Posting number: 1901-26MD-160ESP
Department: Civil Service Commission
Job classification: Student Assistant
Posting type: Open
Categories: Student Employment
The Michigan Civil Service Commission, Bureau of Benefits Administration, Employee Service Program (ESP), is seeking a motivated and compassionate student who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in contributing to a professional and fast-paced mental health environment. This position serves as a Student Assistant, providing administrative support and assisting in the delivery of employee assistance services to state employees and their family members. The role supports the prevention and resolution of work-related and personal challenges that may affect employee performance.
Ideal candidates will have:
This position generally requires current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institutions. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in the job specifications of the Student Assistant class.
Student Assistant positions cannot exceed 129 working hours in a calendar month and must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per term, providing proof of enrollment at the start of each term. Student Assistant appointments end the month in which the student graduates or is no longer enrolled in school. A Student Assistant position cannot exceed six years unless otherwise approved by Human Resources.
Every day the contributions and achievements of State of Michigan employees have a direct impact on over 10 million Michiganders across the state. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in state government that can make a real difference in the lives of others, you can find your place working with us. We have opportunities in a number of career pathways, including, but not limited to, business and administrative support, education and human services, IT and computers, medical and healthcare, natural resources, law enforcement and public safety, skilled trades and more.
Join our team for an:
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Challenging and rewarding work
- Competitive salaries
- Fun working environment
- Great benefits (community service, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, longevity bonuses)
- Job stability and career advancement
- Flexible alternative and remote work schedules
- Tuition discounts and student loan forgiveness
- Professional development/training
- Employee discount plan
With positions in over 18 state departments, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the State of Michigan.
From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless in Pure Michigan. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Ready to join our team? Visit www.Michigan.gov/Employment to search hundreds of state job openings by key word, job type, location, department, job category, salary and more.
The State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and high performing workforce. Our diversity helps drive our creative and effective problem solving, mutual respect, teamwork, and effective communication with the people we serve.
Follow us on social media at www.Michigan.gov/SocialMedia and search hashtag #MiGovJobs for updates from state agencies.
