Student Assistant
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Student Assistant
Salary
$17.94 - $29.57 Hourly
Location
Detroit, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
1801-26-UI-INV-038
Department
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Opening Date
03/09/2026
Closing Date
3/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more atwww.michigan.gov/LEO.
This position is in the Fraud Investigations/Benefit Payment Control Units. The Fraud Investigations Unit's (FIU) main objective is to investigate UI benefit fraud. The BPC Unit performs a federally required quality assurance function, and is tasked with the control of improper payments. This position will provide assistance to this area. Duties will include opening electronic and physical mail, scanning and attaching documentary evidence; including subpoenas to fraud investigation or non-monetary cases, properly annotating accounts, and communicating with the assigned investigators or examiners. Searching state and local court websites to obtain the final disposition of cases, retrieving voicemail messages from the Fraud Hotline, retrieving and routing fraud emails, and performing tasks in support of the Fraud Investigations/Benefit Payment Control Units.
Please Note:Employees who are employed in the Student Assistant classification are limited to working no more than 129 hours per month.
LEO requires students to be enrolled in at least six credit hours each term. Summer attendance is not required. At the end of each semester, verification of course completion/grades may be obtained from each student.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Student%20Assistant%20PD-%20Investigations%20(4).pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in a vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience
No specific @type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attached the following to your application:
Evidence of current enrollment in a college or university
Cover letter
Detailed resume
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant\13049\7.pdf
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 vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.
Yes
No
02
What is your current level of education attainment?
03
What is your current area of study?
04
Do you have reliable transportation and/or live within a reasonable distance to Cadillac Place?
Yes
No
05
Please describe your experience in research, writing, data analysis, and any computer hardware and software you are proficient in operating.
06
Please tell us what you know about unemployment programs.
07
1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)
Not a State of Michigan employee
A previous State of Michigan employee
A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee
A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee
08
1801 - Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as a Student Assistant interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?
Yes
No
09
1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!
College/University Career Services Office
College/University Career Fair
Employee Referral
GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace
Handshake
Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services
Michigan Works! Agency
Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
NEOGOV job alert
Veterans Organization
X (previously Twitter)
10
1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Address
leo-ohr@michigan.gov
PO Box 30714
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-241-9868
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/leo
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