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Student Assistant (Office of Communications)

Salary

$17.42 - $22.84 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Non Career

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

5901-25-BPA-COMM-3-StudAsst

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

04/23/2025

Closing Date

5/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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+ Benefits

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Job Description

THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH

This position provides office support and clerical services in all areas of the Bureau of Public Affairs/Office of Communications and Media Relations within the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Duties include web content management, updating social media, writing news releases, writing articles, transcribing closed captioning for videos, monitoring the pothole hotline, distributing email messages to the appropriate MDOT staff members, filing documents, coordinating rest area honors, and any other clerical work as assigned by the manager.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Student Assistant position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

+ Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/STUDASTED16N PD 4.2025 (2).pdf)

+ All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

MDOT requires enrollment in at least 6 credit hours per semester/term excluding summers and continuously enrolled and earning the required credits.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

+ Please submit proof of enrollment which includes unofficial transcripts, an acceptance letter from the college/university (as long as it is for the upcoming semester/term), copy of current semester/term schedule, or a receipt of tuition payment that shows a balance of $0.00. Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Logan Bristol at [email protected].

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.

01

Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

+ Yes

+ No

02

STUDTAST – Are you currently enrolled in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.

+ Yes

+ No

03

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) requires that a student be currently and continuously enrolled in and obtaining at least six credits per semester/term (excluding summers). For new students, MDOT will also consider those who provide proof of enrollment for the next semester/term. Proof of enrollment may include unofficial transcripts, an acceptance letter from the college/university (as long as it is for the upcoming semester/term), copy of current semester/term schedule, or a receipt of tuition payment that shows a balance of $0.00. All confirmation documents should have your name, the college/university name, list of current courses/credits enrolled in and if applicable, courses/credits completed. Prior to being hired, we will need an unofficial transcript with the required information. Did you attach proof of enrollment? Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).

+ Yes

+ No

06

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please select the number of years' education and/or experience you have with Microsoft Word: (If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.)

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

08

Please select the number of years' education and/or experience you have with social media: (If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.)

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

09

Please select the number of years' education and/or experience you have with web development or content management: (If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.)

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

10

Please describe your education and/or experience with the above computer applications or any other programs your think would be valuable for this position. If no experience, indicate N/A. (If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.)

11

Although not required, are you majoring in English, Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Please describe your major and how you feel your training relates to the duties of this position:

13

MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

+ MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program

+ MDOT TRAC Program

+ MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program

+ Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship

+ MI Construction Career Days

+ National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

+ Other

+ N/A

+ MDOT Capstone Internship

14

MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)

+ State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com

+ LinkedIn

+ College/University Career Services Office or website

+ Twitter

+ Facebook

+ Indeed

+ Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Career Fair

+ GovDelivery

+ Billboard

+ Employee Referral

+ Veterans Organization

+ Government Jobs

+ Diversity Jobs

+ recruitics

+ ZipRecruiter

+ Other

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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