Student Assistant - 7 Vacancies - State of Michigan

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff and nearly 8,000 child care providers serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools, 110,000 students in early childhood programs, 30,000 children receiving childcare, and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan.
 
 MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the state’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the state. MDE’s role in the improvement of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal levels.
 
 Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful.
 
 As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 500 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.


Library Of Michigan (4 Vacancies) Position Description
This position is in the Library of Michigan. Duties entail scanning and processing digital materials, shelving books and other library materials, processing library materials and assisting with mail. Many of the assignments require various computer software, and some tasks are repetitious in nature.

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the Library of Michigan 702 W Kalamazoo Street  Lansing, Michigan .  

The Office of Educator Excellence (OEE) and the MDE support the educational achievement and flourishing of all Michigan students, Pre-K through 12th grade, by ensuring that all students have access to high-quality instruction delivered by well-prepared and well-supported professional educators and that those educators receive recognition for their service. OEE accomplishes this goal through the creation, implementation, and administration of programs across the education ecosystem to develop and maintain Michigan’s educator workforce.  

Office of Educator Excellence (3 Vacancies) Position Description
The duties of this position will be to answer calls from educators and the general public, open mail and scan applications and other documents. Staff in these positions will use a multi-line phone system with extremely high call volumes (up to 150 calls per day) from educators requiring password resets so they can access their accounts in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS). Student assistants will work up to 24 hours per week.

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.