Student Assistant - Central Records - Central Office, Lansing
About The Position
The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is seeking a Student Assistant for Central Records at the Central Office in Lansing. This position assists Records Maintenance staff with accurately and efficiently maintaining active Central Prisoner Records. Duties include adding new commitment files to the file tracking system, sorting and filing large volumes of file material, tracking file movement, assisting other users in locating files, and retrieving and distributing requested prisoner files. This role also functions as back-up for Record Storage, Records Discharges, and the Mail Room when necessary. Student Assistant positions are permanent non-career roles until college graduation, eligible to work up to 129 hours per month, and will accommodate college class schedules. The MDOC is a Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer, proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate well with others.
- Ability to follow chain of command.
- Ability to be flexible when priorities and procedures change.
- Some knowledge of terminology and subject matter in the area of work to be performed.
- Some knowledge of office equipment or materials used in the work.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to learn the work of the agency.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
- Must provide current evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
- Must provide three (3) signed letters of recommendation.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of terminal digit and straight numeric filing.
Responsibilities
- Assist Records Maintenance staff with duties to accurately and efficiently maintain active Central Office prisoner records.
- Add new commitment files to the file tracking system.
- Sort and file large volumes of file material.
- Track file movement.
- Assist other users in locating files when necessary.
- Retrieve and distribute requested prisoner files for users throughout the building.
- Function as back-up for Record Storage, Records Discharges, and the Mail Room when necessary.
Benefits
- Accommodations for college class schedules.
- Support services for military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
