Student Assistant - PreK Unit

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

Job summary

The State of Michigan's MiLEAP department is seeking a Student Assistant to support staff developing regulations, rules, and policies for Early Education and PreK programs. Under supervision of professional staff, you will help with data collection, draft summaries, and materials, and assist with communications with school districts and partner agencies.

You will participate in trainings and contribute to project tracking and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an educational institution; documentation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and organization for PreK and Early Education grants.
• Prepare draft summaries or informational materials.
• Support communications with intermediate and local school districts, community-based organizations, and partner agencies.
• Help track activities related to program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participate in trainings/webinars and support the PreK Manager and team as assigned.

Skills

Data collection

Draft summaries

Communication

Policy support

Education

Enrolled in educational institution

Job description

Job Description

At the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, we are laser-focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for Michiganders from preschool to postsecondary. From connecting more families with quality child care and preK programs to making it more affordable to earn a skill certificate or college degree, we are helping more people make it in Michigan.

MiLEAP was created by Governor Whitmer in July 2023 and is the newest department in the State of Michigan. Visit Michigan.gov/MiLEAP to learn more about our work and consider applying to join a team working to make Michigan a better place to grow up, learn, live, work, and play.

This student assistant supports staff engaged in developing regulations, rules, procedures, standards, and policies related to education for young children and their families. Working under the direction of professional staff, the student assistant contributes to tasks connected to state PreK and Early Education grant programs, including the Great Start Readiness Program, Strong Beginnings, and other grants assigned to this unit. Responsibilities include assisting with data collection and organization, preparing draft summaries or informational materials, supporting communication efforts with intermediate school districts, local school districts, community-based organizations, and other partner agencies, and helping track activities related to program development, implementation, and evaluation. The position participates in trainings and webinars as needed and provides additional support to the PreK Manager and team as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. Specific information on the education and experience required is in the job specification for the Student Assistant class.

Additional Requirements And Information

Student Assistant positions cannot exceed 129 working hours in a calendar month and must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per term, providing proof of enrollment at the start of each term. Student Assistant appointments end the month in which the student graduates or is no longer enrolled in school. A Student Assistant position cannot exceed six years unless otherwise approved by Human Resources.

Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.