Student Assistant

Job Description

This position is being reposted. If you previously applied, your application is still being considered. This position is limited to working 129 hours per calendar month. The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of this Student Assistant position.

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The function of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Unit (WOTC) is to process applications received from employers and service providers. The person in this position will assist the para-professional staff with verifying employer/employee information on the applications, searching the federal identification numbers of employers, data entering application information and identifying target groups. The position requires very accurate data entry skills, attentiveness to detail, the ability to use a personal computer, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, the ability to review information for completeness, the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and the ability to communicate effectively with others. In addition, this position will also assist with routine office functions and aid on short term projects as assigned.

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.

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 Conduct and 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. View the job specification at: (Download PDF reader)

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) 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.