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Posted: March 9, 2026 (4 days ago)

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Student Assistant

State of Michigan

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$13.73 - $29.57

per hour

Closes

March 16, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This student assistant role in Michigan's state government involves supporting a team that regulates health and community care providers by handling everyday office tasks like answering phones, sorting mail, and copying documents, along with helping with research, data metrics, and creating training materials.

It's a part-time position in the Workforce Background Check section, ideal for college students studying fields like public health, administration, or law who want hands-on experience in government regulation and are reliable with basic office work.

Key Requirements

  • Current enrollment as a student in a Michigan college or university
  • Basic office skills including answering calls, sorting mail, and making copies
  • Ability to conduct research and generate metrics or reports
  • Experience or interest in developing training modules
  • Familiarity with Michigan's Public Health Code, Mental Health Code, or Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Availability for part-time work in Michigan

Full Job Description

The Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) is responsible for the regulation of various covered providers, including adult foster care facilities, health facilities and agencies, nurse and medication aides, and qualified interpreters. The bureau regulatory oversight is set forth in the Public Health Code (PHC), 1978 PA 368; Mental Health Code (MHC), 1974 PA 258; Adult Foster Care (AFC) Facility Licensing Act, 1979 PA 218, and Deaf Person’s Interpreters Act, 1982 PA 204. This student position is in the Workforce Background Check (WBC) Section. This section works with the PHC, MHC, and AFC Facility Licensing Act. This position will assist with general office duties including answering calls, sorting mail, and making copies as well as assisting with conducting research, generating metrics, and developing training modules.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube


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.

Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Requirements

Education 
 Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience 
 No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Information

The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application along with evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5263694