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Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Non Career
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 3103-26-016TH
Department: Education
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan.
MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the state's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the state. MDE's role in the improvement of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal levels.
Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful.
As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.
The Office of Nutrition Services is the state administering agency for such as National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and commodity programs such as USDA Foods for Schools, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.
The student assistant will route program correspondence, prepare training materials, assist with clerical duties, and answer phone requests. Student assistant will work with Next Generation Grant, Application and Cash Management (NexSys), Michigan Nutrition Data (MIND), and Michigan Administrative Review System (MARS) systems. Student assistant will provide support to all units within the Office of Nutrition Services..
Required Education and Experience
Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Alternate Education and Experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Additional Requirements and Information
Your submittal is considered complete with the following required documents:

• Completed Application
• Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
• Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)

The Michigan State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERS retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employment with the Michigan Department of Education. If you are currently eligible for a MPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful candidate for this position, you should contact the Office of Retirement Services (ORS) to determine any impact if you elect to immediately begin receiving your MPSERS retirement benefit.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the 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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STUDTAST - Are you currently enrolled in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of work experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 or more years

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Please describe your work experience.
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How many years of specific office work experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

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Please describe your experience in office work.
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How many years of phone support or customer service experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 or more years

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Please describe your phone support or customer service experience.
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Indicate the type of technology you have experience utilizing.

• Computers
• Software: word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, graphic design, web design, email, calendar
• Telephone Systems/Voicemail
• Customer Relationship Management Systems
• Intranet/Internet
• Tele-Video Conferencing

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