Student Assistant

State of Michigan • Detroit, MI

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is limited to working 129 hours per calendar month. The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, 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. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO. The responsibilities of this position are to provide assistance to the staff in the Trust Fund Accounting Section of the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Under the direct supervision of the State Administrative Manager, the position will perform a variety of duties in various ways in our accounting area. Various duties will include but are not limited to documenting procedures developed by staff, assisting in the testing of a new automated system, assisting in reconciliations, assisting in applying suspense items, data entry, assisting in preparing reports for analysis, assisting in audit documents, and assisting in research for staff. Please Note: 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.
• Must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each term.
• Must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the staff in the Trust Fund Accounting Section of the Unemployment Insurance Agency.
• Document procedures developed by staff.
• Assist in the testing of a new automated system.
• Assist in reconciliations.
• Assist in applying suspense items.
• Data entry.
• Assist in preparing reports for analysis.
• Assist in audit documents.
• Assist in research for staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree