Student Assistant

Corrections Central Office Student Assistant

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.

Provides support to the Operations Administrator, Operations Administrative Assistant, Operations Senior Executive Management Assistant, Classification Director, the Special Activities Coordinator, Emergency Management Manager, Time Computation Administrator, Central Records Manager, and Food Service Administrator. Also provides support as needed to the other listed Administrators in their specialized areas.

Required Education and Experience :

Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements and Information :

Ability to use a personal computer, have some knowledge of spreadsheets and databases in Access and Excel.

Able to follow instruction on how to objectively complete an assessment.

The student must provide current evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution as well as three (3) signed letters of recommendation. This information MUST be included as attachments on your application.

• Please attach a cover letter and resume. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process. All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred / graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. 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. 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. 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 and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. The Department of Corrections will complete a thorough investigation of your 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. 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. Are you an active Michigan Department of Corrections employee? 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.

Accommodations : If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.