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Student Assistant

Salary

$12.48 - $29.57 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Non Career

Job Number

6501-25-DIFS-115 STUDENT

Department

Department of Insurance and Financial Services

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

11/1/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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Job Description

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a Student Assistant in the Licensing Section of the Office of Insurance Licensing, Investigations, and Audits. This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries.

The right candidate will assist the Licensing Section with a variety of projects related to the operation of the section. With direction from the Licensing Section Management Team, you will assist with the maintenance of electronic files, incoming mail, customer service, data entry, and other special projects.

For the specific position description, please click here:STUDENT (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/student115pd.pdf)

Ideal candidates will have:

+ The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in an important role that supports Michigan individuals and businesses.

+ The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgement and decision-making.

+ The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.

+ The desire to work closely with colleagues and management to solve problems.

+ The ability to work well both independently and within a team.

Other job features:

+ Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.

+ DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer.

+ This position provides competitive pay and retirement benefits.

Note: The Salary listed above is a range, and the final salary is determined by the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of enrollment or acceptance to a post-secondary educational institution.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

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. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

Required Education and Experience

Education

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

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

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

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

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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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.

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+ No

02

What particular skills and qualities do you bring to your work? What other skills would you like to develop in the future?

03

What would others say about your work ethic?

04

How do you cope with pressure?

05

DIFS requires three professional references, including current and previous supervisors. Other acceptable professional references include college professors, coaches, volunteer organization leaders, clients, and advisors. Have you listed these references in your application? If not, please do so. Coworkers, relatives, and friends will not be contacted as references

+ Yes

+ No

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Have you attached a cover letter, resume, and proof of enrollment or acceptance to a post-secondary educational institution? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Department of Insurance and Financial Services

Address

530 W. Allegan St.

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

(877) 999-6442

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/DIFS

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