Student Assistant

State of Michigan•Detroit, MI

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. The function of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Unit (WOTC) is to process applications received from employers and service providers. The person in this position will assist the para-professional staff with verifying employer/employee information on the applications, searching the federal identification numbers of employers, data entering application information and identifying target groups. In addition, this position will also assist with routine office functions and aid on short term projects as assigned. Employees who are employed in the Student Assistant classification are limited to working no more than 129 hours per month. LEO requires students to be enrolled in at least six credit hours each term. Summer attendance is not required. At the end of each semester, verification of course completion/grades may be obtained from each student. There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Requirements

Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Very accurate data entry skills.
Attentiveness to detail.
Ability to use a personal computer.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to review information for completeness.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
Must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each term.
Must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position if currently residing outside of Michigan.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Cover letter
Detailed resume

Responsibilities

Assist the para-professional staff with verifying employer/employee information on the applications.
Search the federal identification numbers of employers.
Data enter application information.
Identify target groups.
Assist with routine office functions.
Aid on short term projects as assigned.