Student Assistant - Jackson ADDs Office Salary $17.61 Hourly Location Jackson, MI Job Type Non Career Job Number 4702-25-7523-STUDTASTE-CV Department Corrections - Central Office Opening Date 04/01/2025 Closing Date 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit N/A Description Benefits Questions
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.
Student Requirements:
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.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides support to the Jackson Office Assistant Deputy Director (ADD), Administrative Assistant (AA), Departmental Analyst (DA) and Senior Executive Management Assistant (SEMA). The Jackson Assistant Deputy Director's Office is responsible for the overall planning and direction of all State Correctional Facilities assigned to the Jackson Office. The Administrative Assistant to the ADD is responsible for the completion of facility self-audits, review of facility reports, including critical incident reports and post-incident reports, complete special projects for the ADD's Office and the MDOC and provides support to CFA Facilities as requested. The Senior Executive Management Assistant performs a variety of executive support secretarial functions, serves as a liaison for the Wardens Offices of 14 correctional facilities and the Jackson Business Office, coordinates Wardens quarterly meetings, and prepares correspondence and reports for the ADD. The Departmental Analyst completes or oversee a variety of professional research and analysis assignments for the purpose of evaluation, assessment, planning, development, and implementation of various departmental programs or services.
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:
Ability to use a personal computer, have some knowledge of spreadsheets and databases in Access and Excel. Able to follow instruction on how to objectively complete an assessment.
Please attach a cover letter and resume. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.
New Hires:
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.
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:
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.
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. 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. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.
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.
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.
Application Questions:
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 Did you attach your current transcript or proof of enrollment? This is a requirement for this position. Yes No
03 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
04 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
05 7601 - Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word. No Experience Some Experience Proficient Highly Proficient
06 7601 - Please select your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. No Experience Some Experience Proficient Highly Proficient
07 7601 - Please select your level of proficiency with Microsoft Access. No Experience Some Experience Proficient Highly Proficient
08 7601 - Please select your level of proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint. No Experience Some Experience Proficient Highly Proficient
09 7601 - Please select your level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook. No Experience Some Experience Proficient Highly Proficient
10 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
11 *CORR1 - 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
12 *CORR2 - 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
13 *CORR3 - 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
14 *CORR4 - 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
15 *CORR5 - 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
16 *CORR6 - Are you an active Michigan Department of Corrections employee? ACTIVE: Includes employees on layoff status due to a Reduction in Force whose recall rights have not expired. Yes No
17 CORR7 - If yes, please select your current work location: Central Office FOA Metropolitan Territory FOA Outstate Territory FOA Kinross Administrative Offices Ionia Administrative Offices Jackson Administrative Offices Alger Correctional Facility Baraga Correctional Facility Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility Carson City Correctional Facility Central Michigan Correctional Facility Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center Chippewa Correctional Facility Cooper Street Correctional Facility Detroit Detention Center Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Ionia Correctional Facility Kinross Correctional Facility Lakeland Correctional Facility Macomb Correctional Facility Marquette Branch Prison Muskegon Correctional Facility Newberry Correctional Facility Oaks Correctional Facility Parnall Correctional Facility Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility Saginaw Correctional Facility St. Louis Correctional Facility Thumb Correctional Facility Womens Huron Valley Correctional Facility Woodland Correctional Facility
18 *CORR8 - Have you participated in an internship with the Michigan Department of Corrections? Yes No
19 *CORR9 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.
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