Student Assistant - Central Records - Central Office, Lansing

Student Assistant - Central Records - Central Office, Lansing

Salary

$18.14 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Non Career

Job Number

4702-26-7601-STUDTAST-CV

Department

Corrections - Central Office

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

This position assists Records Maintenance staff with the duties to accurately and efficiently maintain active Central Office prisoner records; adding 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. This position also functions as back-up for Record Storage, Records Discharges, and the Mail Room when necessary.

Please note: Student Assistant positions are considered permanent non-career positions until college graduation. Student Assistant positions are eligible to work up to 129-hours per month (including the summer months, even if you are not enrolled in classes). These positions will accommodate college class schedules.

The student must provide current evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution as well as three (3) signed letters of recommendation. This information MUST be included as attachments on your application.

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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

• Knowledge of terminal digit and straight numeric filing helpful but not essential.
• Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team, communicate well with others, follow chain of command and be flexible when priorities and procedures change as the needs of the Department 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.
• Please attach a cover letter and resume. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

• REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

IMPORTANT: New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator 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.

• Yes
• No

02

• CORR01 - Are you a participant in the Return to Work program? This program is for employees that were displaced from their regular jobs due to work injuries which do not allow them to perform their normal work duties.
• Yes
• No

03

• CORR02 - Are you related to or acquainted with anyone who is currently incarcerated in a State prison, tether program, on parole or felony probation status? (NOTE: an affirmative response to this question will NOT automatically result in you being screened out for consideration)
• Yes
• No

04

• CORR03 - If yes, indicate name(s), and incarceration/supervision location of prisoner, parolee, or probationer. What is your relationship to the person(s)? If no, enter N/A

05

• CORR04 - I understand and agree that the Department of Corrections will complete a thorough investigation of my ENTIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY and may verify all data given in the criminal history check. Any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in their application may be justification for refusal of, or if employed, termination from employment.
• Yes
• No

06

• CORR05 - I understand that if selected for an interview, I will be scheduled electronically through NEOGOV. I have provided a valid e-mail and understand it is my responsibility to monitor said e-mail account for interview opportunities. I also acknowledge that correspondence received through NEOGOV may be sent to a junk mail (including state of Michigan junk mail) or spam account and I will monitor those accounts accordingly.
• Yes
• No

07

• CORR06 - Have you participated in an internship with the Michigan Department of Corrections?
• Yes
• No

08

• CORR07 - I confirm that I have reviewed the required information on the Ethical Standards and Conduct via the link provided on the job posting. Based on that review, please select the appropriate answer below.
• Neither I nor any member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan. Indicate N/A in the box below if this applies.
• I, or a member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan as summarized below.

09

• CORR08 - If you responded that you or a family member does have a conflict of interest to the question above, please explain in detail below. If you responded neither you nor a family member has a conflict, please enter N/A.

10

• CORR09 - Have you ever been employed by the State of Michigan?
• Yes
• No

11

• CORR10 - IF you answered yes to the question above, please identify which department, former name if used and/or ID number if known. If you answered no, please enter N/A.

12

7601 - Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word.

• No Experience
• Some Experience
• Proficient
• Highly Proficient

13

7601 - Please select your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• No Experience
• Some Experience
• Proficient
• Highly Proficient

14

7601 - Please select your level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.

• No Experience
• Some Experience
• Proficient
• Highly Proficient

15

How many years of experience do you possess working in a position that requires the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize your job assignments during each work day? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

16

How many hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. are you available to work?

• 1 - 10 hours per week
• 10 - 15 hours per week
• 15 - 25 hours per week
• 25 - 30 hours per week
• 30 hours or more per week

17

Did you attach your current transcript or proof of enrollment? This is a requirement for this position.

• Yes
• No

18

Did you attach your 3 letters of recommendation? This can be from previous teachers, professors, coaches, employers, etc. This is a requirement for this position.

• Yes
• No

19

COF/Outstate-- I acknowledge that I have been advised I now have an "inbox" under my NEOGOV profile and any/all correspondence will be copied to this inbox and that I am responsible for monitoring this mailbox.]

• Acknowledge

Required Question

Employer State of Michigan

Department Corrections - Central Office Address saylork4@michigan.gov

206 E. Michigan Avenue

Lansing, Michigan, 48909