Student Assistant

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Student Assistant

Salary

$12.48 - $25.85 Hourly

Location

Detroit, MI

Job Type

Non Career

Job Number

1801-26-UI-FD-045

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

This position is limited to working 129 hours per calendar month

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

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 at

The responsibilities of this position are to provide assistance to the staff in the Trust Fund Accounting Section of the Unemployment Insurance Agency.

Under the direct supervision of the State Administrative Manager, the position will perform a variety of duties in various ways in our accounting area. Various duties will include but are not limited to documenting procedures developed by staff, assisting in the testing of a new automated system, assisting in reconciliations, assisting in applying suspense items, data entry, assisting in preparing reports for analysis, assisting in audit documents, and assisting in research for staff.

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.

There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

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Required Education and Experience

Education

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

• 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 ( 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator ( 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.

01

STUDTAST – Are you currently enrolled in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.

• Yes

• No

02

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

03

Are you pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field?

• Yes

• No

04

How many college-level credits have you completed in Accounting, Finance or related business field?

• None

• 1 to 7 credits

• 8 or more crdeits

05

Do you have experience with the State of Michigan UIA?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• Two or more years

06

Do you have experience with the Unemployment Insurance programs automated system, MiDAS?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 or more years

07

How many years of customer service experience do you have?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 or more years

08

Do you have experience utilizing written and verbal communication skills with customers?

• Yes

• No

09

Please describe your experience utilizing written and verbal communication skills with customers. If you answered “No” for question 8, please enter N/A.

10

What is your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams)? (Your skill with Microsoft Office may be tested as part of any future interview and compared with this response).

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data sorting/search)

• Advanced (use statistical & mathematical functions; design, create & modify charts) Advanced (use statistical & mathematical functions; design, create & modify charts)

11

In the space below, please describe how your qualifications, knowledge, experience, and attitude would make you the preferred candidate to be considered for this customer-focused position.

12

Are you able to work 20-30 hours per week during the time frame of Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm?

• Yes

• No

13

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.)

• Never been a State of Michigan employee

• A previous State of Michigan employee

• Current State of Michigan employee WITHIN the Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO).

• Current State of Michigan employee OUTSIDE of the LEO Department.

14

Did you attach a cover letter your resume and a copy of your official college/university transcripts or proof of college enrollment to your application? (Failure to do so may result in this application being screened out).

• Yes

• No

15

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)

16

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.

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

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PO Box 30714

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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