Student Assistant

Student Assistant

Salary

$17.94 - $29.57 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Non Career

Job Number

1901-26MD-160ESP

Department

Civil Service Commission

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Description

The Michigan Civil Service Commission, Bureau of Benefits Administration, Employee Service Program (ESP), is seeking a motivated and compassionate student who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in contributing to a professional and fast-paced mental health environment. This position serves as a Student Assistant, providing administrative support and assisting in the delivery of employee assistance services to state employees and their family members. The role supports the prevention and resolution of work-related and personal challenges that may affect employee performance.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond with empathy to distressed individuals.
• Attention to detail and the ability to apply knowledge to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong interest in social work, counseling, or a related field, with prior experience in human services, mental health, or customer service roles preferred.

Position Description: Student Assistant

Required Education and Experience

This position generally requires current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institutions. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in the job specifications of the Student Assistant class.

Additional Requirements and Information

Student Assistant positions cannot exceed 129 working hours in a calendar month and must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per term, providing proof of enrollment at the start of each term. Student Assistant appointments end the month in which the student graduates or is no longer enrolled in school. A Student Assistant position cannot exceed six years unless otherwise approved by Human Resources.

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.

01

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

Are you currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work degree program?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently enrolled in, or accepted into, an accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate school program? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience working in an office setting?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have specific experience providing phone assistance to clients or customers?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience working with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience working in a clinical social work setting?

• Yes
• No

08

If you indicated you have experience working in a clinical social work setting, please describe your experience. If you indicated no experience, please write N/A.

09

How many hours per week are you available to work?

• Less than 20 hours per week
• 20-29 hours per week

10

Did you attach proof of enrollment in at least 6 credit hours for the upcoming semester? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Michigan

Department Civil Service Commission Address 400 S. Pine Street, P.O. Box 30002

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone 800-788-1766