Student Assistant
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Student Assistant
Salary
$18.14 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
4702-25-4118-AR
Department
Corrections - Central Office
Opening Date
01/23/2026
Closing Date
1/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
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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. (https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/for-employees/military-and-veterans)
This position will perform a full range of administrative support functions to support the responsibilities of the Health Care Selections within Human Resources Central Office.
View the job specification here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf?rev=ac38f86d2c4944929890e1ceeee068e6) .
View the position descriptionhere (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Position Description- 4045.pdf) .
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. *The student must providecurrentevidence 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.
Additional Requirements and Information
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.
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 currentevidence 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.Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of yourofficialcollege 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 foundhere (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript\693831\7.pdf) (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.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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.
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STUDTAST - Are you currently enrolled in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
Yes
No
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Did you attach your proof of enrollment? This is required to move forward with the selection process.
Yes
No
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Did you attach three signed letters of recommendation? This is required to move forward with the selection process
Yes
No
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What is the current focus of your major?
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*CORR1 - Are you a participant in the Return to Work program? This program is for employees that were displaced from their regular jobs due to work injuries which do not allow them to perform their normal work duties.
Yes
No
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*CORR2 - Are you related to or acquainted with anyone who is currently incarcerated in a State prison, tether program, on parole or felony probation status? (NOTE: an affirmative response to this question will NOT automatically result in you being screened out for consideration)
Yes
No
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*CORR3 - If yes, indicate name(s), and incarceration/supervision location of prisoner, parolee, or probationer. What is your relationship to the person(s)? If no, enter N/A
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*CORR4 - I understand and agree that the Department of Corrections will complete a thorough investigation of my ENTIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY and may verify all data given in the criminal history check. Any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in their application may be justification for refusal of, or if employed, termination from employment.
Yes
No
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*CORR5 - I understand that if selected for an interview, I will be scheduled electronically through NEOGOV. I have provided a valid e-mail and understand it is my responsibility to monitor said e-mail account for interview opportunities. I also acknowledge that correspondence received through NEOGOV may be sent to a junk mail (including state of Michigan junk mail) or spam account and I will monitor those accounts accordingly.
Yes
No
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*CORR6 - Are you an active Michigan Department of Corrections employee? ACTIVE: Includes employees on layoff status due to a Reduction in Force whose recall rights have not expired.
Yes
No
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*CORR8 - Have you participated in an internship with the Michigan Department of Corrections?
Yes
No
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*CORR9 I confirm that I have reviewed the required information on the Ethical Standards and Conduct via the link provided on the job posting. Based on that review please select the appropriate answer below.
Neither I nor any member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan. Indicate N/A in the box below if this applies.
I, or a member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan as summarized below.
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*CORR10 -If you responded that you or a family member does have a conflict of interest to the question above, please explain in detail below. If you responded neither you nor a family member has a conflict please enter N/A.
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*CORR11 - Have you ever been employed by the State of Michigan?
Yes
No
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*CORR12 - IF you answered yes to the question above please identify which department, former name if used and/or ID number if known. If you answered no, please enter N/A.
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Corrections - Central Office
Address
saylork4@michigan.gov
206 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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