Student Assistant

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking Student Assistant positions designed for current students to gain work experience while pursuing their education. These roles are non-career, temporary positions that accommodate college class schedules and may involve a range of administrative and support tasks related to the department’s mission.

Applicants must provide enrollment evidence and three letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

• The student must provide current evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution, plus three signed letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• No specific duties listed beyond supporting departments and career goals.

Education

Enrollment verification

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Employees in this job perform a variety of trade, technical, professional, or administrative support activities related to a field of academic specialization for a state department or agency. This classification is designed to facilitate the employment of high school, college, and vocational education students seeking temporary employment opportunities related to career or curriculum goals.

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Please note: Student Assistant positions are considered permanent non-career positions until college graduation. Student Assistant positions are eligible to work up to 129-hours per month (including the summer months, even if you are not enrolled in classes). These positions will accommodate college class schedules.

Education

*The student must provide current evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution, as well as three (3) signed letters of recommendation. This information should be included as attachments on your application.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check. To view the conditions of State of Michigan Employment, please click here.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Failure to attach current evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution, as well as three (3) signed letters of recommendation to your application will preclude you from being considered for the position.

Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here (Download PDF reader). If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.