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Posted: February 13, 2026 (5 days ago)

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Student Assistant - Bureau of Development

State of Michigan

Transportation

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$17.94 - $23.53

per hour

Closes

March 2, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a student assistant in Michigan's Department of Transportation, where you'll help with updating maps for land rights along roads by doing tasks like entering data, organizing files, and using spreadsheets.

It's a part-time role limited to 129 hours a month, ideal for college students studying planning, engineering, or related fields who want hands-on experience in government work.

No prior experience is needed, just enrollment in school and basic office skills.

Key Requirements

  • Current enrollment in a vocational, technical, or post-secondary educational institution with at least 6 credit hours per semester (excluding summers)
  • Preference for studies in Urban or Regional Planning, Engineering, Resource Development, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, or related fields
  • Ability to perform data entry, photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing, sorting, compiling, mailing, and spreadsheet creation/maintenance
  • Assistance with processing records, files, and forms for the Project Support Unit
  • Submission of proof of enrollment (e.g., unofficial transcripts, acceptance letter, class schedule, or tuition receipt showing $0 balance)
  • Non-career appointment limited to 129 hours per month

Full Job Description

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THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH

Multiple vacancies may be filled utilizing this posting.

This position assists with various geographic information systems (GIS)/technical tasks in support of the right-of-way (ROW) map update project. Tasks include, but are not limited to, data entry, photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing, sorting, compiling, mailing, and creating/maintaining spreadsheets. This position is also responsible for assisting the Project Support Unit with processing of various records, files, and forms created and required in the unit.

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:
Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

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.

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Requirements

Education
Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

Current enrollment in a vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution with a concentration in Urban or Regional Planning, Engineering, Resource Development, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, or related field is preferred.

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 Information

Please submit proof of enrollment which includes 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. Failure to attach proof of enrollment may result in you being screened out of the process.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf

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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.


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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5235699