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Office of Nutrition Services Student Assistant

Salary

$12.48 - $28.71 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Non Career

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

3103-23-121

Department

Education

Opening Date

04/25/2025

Closing Date

5/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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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 (ONS) is the state administering agency forfederal food programssuch as National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, and commodity programs such as USDA Foods for Schools, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

Position Summary – The student assistant will route program correspondence, prepare training materials, assist with clerical duties, and answer phone requests. This position works with the Next Generation Grant, Application and Cash Management (NexSys), Michigan Nutrition Data (MIND), and Michigan Administrative Review System (MARS). The student assistant provides support to all units within the Office of Nutrition Services.

Office of Nutrition Services Student Assistant Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/SAONS.pdf)

Student Assistant Job Specification (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf)

State of Michigan Benefits :

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.

Student Assistant Job Specification (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf)

Additional Requirements and Information

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

Your submittal is considered complete with the following required document s:

+ 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 theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) 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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MDE1 - Do you understand that failure to provide all requested documentation (cover letter, resume, and transcripts) may result in elimination from the competitive process?

+ Yes

+ No

02

MDE2 - The State of Michigan is a drug free workplace. Prospective employees will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Do you understand this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

03

MDE3 - Do you currently work at the Michigan Department of Education in one of the following capacities? (The Michigan Department of Education is a department within the State of Michigan government. Michigan Public School employees are not employees of the Michigan Department of Education.)

+ Current State of Michigan Department of Education employee

+ Temporary Service employee

+ Contractor Service employee

+ None of the above

04

MDE4 - Please indicate how you learned of this Michigan Department of Education job posting (e.g., State of Michigan Job Opportunities web site, MASA website, etc.).

05

MDE5 - Please be aware the application review and determination of your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application packet, especially the Work Experience, Supporting Attachments (transcripts, certifications, etc.) and Supplemental Questions sections of your application. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide extensive detail and accurate dates of employment in the applicable sections of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to attach official college transcripts to the application. For our purposes, an official college transcript must contain your name, the college name/address, the degree conferred/date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree was granted) and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not acceptable. Failure to attach official transcripts may eliminate your application from the selection process. Information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses or applications without requested application materials may be eliminated from further consideration. Have you read and understood the process for submission and use of your application materials?

+ Yes

+ No

06

MDE6 - Are the responses to your supplemental questions reflected in your application supporting materials? Please note, if information is not reflected in the supporting materials, you could be screened out.

+ Yes

+ No

07

STUDTAST – Are you currently enrolled in high school, vocational or technical school, or a post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.

+ Yes

+ No

08

How many years of work experience do you have?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ More than 5 years

09

Please describe your work experience.

10

How many years of office work experience do you have?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ More than 5 years

11

Please describe your office work experience.

12

How many years of phone support or customer service experience do you have?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ More than 5 years

13

Please describe your phone support or customer service experience.

14

Indicate the type of technology you have experience utilizing.

+ Computers

+ Software

+ Telephone Systems/Voicemail

+ Customer Relationship Management Systems

+ Intrnet/Internet

+ Tele-Video Conferencing

15

Please describe your software experience.

16

Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official transcripts of all courses taken? Please note that unofficial or online /internet transcripts are not accepted. Failure to provide all requested documentation may result in elimination from the competitive process.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Education

Address

[email protected]

608 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48933

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/mde

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