| Location | Lansing, MI |
| Salary | $18.48–$24.24 Per Hour |
Student Assistant (Real Estate Program Services) Bureau of Development
Salary
$18.48 - $24.24 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
5901-26-BOD-NC-11-CN
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
10/21/2026
Closing Date
11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description
THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH
This position assists the Michigan Department of Transportation's Real Estate Program Services Unit with organizing, processing, and maintaining project and real-estate records while supporting daily operations through document handling, data verification, and workflow coordination. Track Local Agency timelines, follow up on right-of-way actions, and ensure National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance by identifying issues and completing required documentation.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Student Assistant position.
For additional information, please see the links below:
Student Assistant Position Description
All about MDOT
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. MDOT requires enrollment in at least 6 credit hours per semester/term excluding summers and continuously enrolled and earning the required credits.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
To be considered for this position you must:
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov.
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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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
02
STUDTAST - Are you currently enrolled in a vocational or technical school, or post-secondary education institution (i.e. community college, college, university)? If so, please attach a copy of your proof of enrollment.
03
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
04
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) requires that a student be continuously enrolled in and obtaining at least six credits per semester/term (excluding summers). For new students, MDOT will also consider those who provide proof of enrollment for the next semester/term. Proof of enrollment may include unofficial transcripts, an acceptance letter from the college/university (as long as it is for the upcoming semester/term), copy of current semester/term schedule, or a receipt of tuition payment that shows a balance of $0.00. All confirmation documents should have your name, the college/university name, list of current courses/credits enrolled in and if applicable, courses/credits completed. Prior to being hired, we will need an unofficial transcript with the required information. Did you attach proof of enrollment? Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.
05
Are you willing and able to be trained in-person in Lansing, Michigan, AND work in the Lansing office once a week or more after training is completed?
06
Have you worked in an office environment? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
07
Do you have experience performing quality assurance tasks such as proofreading or verifying data in spreadsheets? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
08
Please select any of the following Microsoft Excel functions that you have experience with (select all that apply). If you have experience with any of the following Microsoft Excel functions, please ensure your experience with each function is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.
09
At the end of the Summer 2026 semester, how many credits were needed to complete your degree program?
10
How many credits are you enrolled in for the Fall 2026 semester?
11
Did you attach a resume and cover letter to your application? Failure to attach a resume or cover letter may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
12
MDOT requires student assistants to be enrolled and earning at least 6 credits every semester except summer to continue to be qualified for the position, how many hours per week can you work during the school year?
13
MDOT Student Assistants are limited to working 129 hours per calendar month. How many hours per week can you work during the summer?
14
Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).
15
Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?
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MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Transportation Address 425 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909