Student Assistant (Finance & Operations) - Office of Aeronautics
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Student Assistant (Finance & Operations) - Office of Aeronautics
Salary
$17.94 - $23.53 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
5901-26-AERO-6-StudAsst-LB
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
04/06/2026
Closing Date
4/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH
This position assists the Office of Aeronautics and the Finance and Operations Unit in performing general office duties and duties related to processing, tracking, monitoring, and reporting of budgets, revenue, expenditures, grants, contracts, and payments. This position also supports the Airport Planning and Development Section with Federal and State grant application data, database updates, and general office duties.
For additional information, please see the links below:
Student Assistant Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/STUDASTEP09R%20PD%203.2026.pdf)
All about MDOT
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in a vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.MDOT requires enrollment in at least 6 credit hours per semester/term excluding summers and continuously enrolled and earning the required credits.
Experience
No specific @type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:
Submit proof of enrollment which includes unofficial transcripts, an acceptance letter from the college/university (as long as it is for the upcoming semester/term), copy of current semester/term schedule, or a receipt of tuition payment that shows a balance of $0.00. Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.
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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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
Yes
No
02
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
03
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) requires that a student be currently and continuously enrolled in and obtaining at least six credits per semester/term (excluding summers). For new students, MDOT will also consider those who provide proof of enrollment for the next semester/term. Proof of enrollment may include unofficial transcripts, an acceptance letter from the college/university (as long as it is for the upcoming semester/term), copy of current semester/term schedule, or a receipt of tuition payment that shows a balance of $0.00. All confirmation documents should have your name, the college/university name, list of current courses/credits enrolled in and if applicable, courses/credits completed. Prior to being hired, we will need an unofficial transcript with the required information. Did you attach proof of enrollment? Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.
Yes
No
04
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
Yes
No
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Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
Yes
No
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Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).
Yes
No
07
Are you aware that this is currently a hybrid position and requires in-person days as well as remote? However this is subject to change at any time
Yes
No
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Are you able to work year-round?
Yes
No
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How many hours a week are you available to work? Available hours must be Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
5 hours or less
5-10 hours
10-20 hours
20-30 hours
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What is your current major of study:
Business/Finance/Accounting
Aviation/Aeronautics
Communications/Marketing
Undeclared
Other
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If you indicated other above, please indicate what your major of study is:
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Please select the number of years' experience you have working Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint for presentations, Excel for analyzing and presenting data, and Teams for attending and conducting virtual meetings: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
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If you indicated you have experience in working with Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint for presentations, Excel for analyzing and presenting data, and Teams for attending and conducting virtual meetings, please describe the extent of your experience. If none, indicate N/A.
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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?
MI Construction Career Days
MDOT Capstone Internship
MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program
MDOT TRAC Program
MDOT Veteran Internship Program
MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program
National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship
Other
N/A
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MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)
State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com
LinkedIn
College/University Career Services Office or website
Twitter
Facebook
Indeed
Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)
Michigan Works! Agency
Career Fair
GovDelivery
Billboard
Employee Referral
Veterans Organization
Government Jobs
Diversity Jobs
recruitics
ZipRecruiter
Other
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Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Transportation
Address
425 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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