Student Assistant

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

Job summary

State of Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking a Student Assistant in the Licensing Section in Lansing, MI. The role supports licensing operations, handles mail and data entry, and provides customer service under supervision.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and the drive to serve Michigan residents. This is an in-person, entry-level position with opportunities for professional development and growth within the agency.

Qualifications

• Enrollment evidence required.
• No prior work experience necessary.
• Strong written and oral communication skills desired.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Licensing Section with projects that support operations.
• Maintain electronic files and process incoming mail.
• Provide customer service and complete data entry.
• Support other special projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

File maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Enrollment in school or college

Job description

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a Student Assistant in the Licensing Section of the Office of Insurance Licensing, Investigations, and Audits. This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries.

The right candidate will assist the Licensing Section with a variety of projects that support the section’s operations. Under the direction of the Licensing Section Management Team, this role will help maintain electronic files, process incoming mail, provide customer service, complete data entry, and support other special projects as needed.

For the specific position description, click here: Student Assistant

Ideal candidates will have:

• The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in an important role that supports Michigan individuals and businesses.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgement and decision-making.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• The desire to work closely with colleagues and management to solve problems.
• The ability to work well both independently and within a team.

Other job features:

• Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.
• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer.
• This position provides competitive pay and retirement benefits.

Note: The Salary listed above is a range, and the final salary is determined by the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan.

Licenses:

If you hold an active license issued by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), please note that it is considered a conflict of interest for DIFS employees to hold active licenses in the industries we regulate. If an offer of employment is made and accepted, it is required that DIFS issued license(s) held by the candidate will be surrendered.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

Education

Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf