State of Michigan
Student Assistant (Recruiting and Professional Development)
State of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Student Assistant (Recruiting and Professional Development)
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Student Assistant (Recruiting and Professional Development)
Salary
$17.42 - $28.71 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
7901-25-EXE-026
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Opening Date
09/04/2025
Closing Date
9/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
About this Position:
MDARD has prioritized the need to coordinate department-wide efforts towards consistently and effectively recruiting the best talent into the department. This priority runs parallel to, and in coordination with a food and agriculture industry need to recruit talent along the entire supply chain from farm to retail. In addition, MDARD has identified a need to prioritize professional development delivery for all staff to improve our ability to retain engaged, effective, and high-performing staff. This positio n will also collaborate with the DEI initiative to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into both the recruiting and professional development programs.
This position is located in the Executive Office, reporting to the Recruiting, Professional Development, and DEI Officer. This position is responsible for administrating, monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of department programs toward recruiting, developing, and retaining staff, while also incorporating equity and inclusive practices into programmatic development.
The incumbent will work closely with department divisions, Human Resources, and the executive office leadership to ensure alignment between department processes and practices, and Civil Service responsibilities, regulation, and specifications.
This position is limited to 29 hours per week or 129 hours per calendar month.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/STUDASTES38N PD.docx)
About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.
MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Enrollment in a Master's degree program is preferred.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and college transcript/proof of current enrollment to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
I nformation provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) 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.
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
Do you have experience with data input and analysis?
Yes
No
03
Do you have experience with using a communication plan?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Address
525 West Allegan Street
mda-hr-resumes@michigan.gov
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/careers
Apply
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Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5067670)
Apply
Student Assistant (Recruiting and Professional Development)
Salary
$17.42 - $28.71 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
7901-25-EXE-026
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Opening Date
09/04/2025
Closing Date
9/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
About this Position:
MDARD has prioritized the need to coordinate department-wide efforts towards consistently and effectively recruiting the best talent into the department. This priority runs parallel to, and in coordination with a food and agriculture industry need to recruit talent along the entire supply chain from farm to retail. In addition, MDARD has identified a need to prioritize professional development delivery for all staff to improve our ability to retain engaged, effective, and high-performing staff. This positio n will also collaborate with the DEI initiative to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into both the recruiting and professional development programs.
This position is located in the Executive Office, reporting to the Recruiting, Professional Development, and DEI Officer. This position is responsible for administrating, monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of department programs toward recruiting, developing, and retaining staff, while also incorporating equity and inclusive practices into programmatic development.
The incumbent will work closely with department divisions, Human Resources, and the executive office leadership to ensure alignment between department processes and practices, and Civil Service responsibilities, regulation, and specifications.
This position is limited to 29 hours per week or 129 hours per calendar month.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/STUDASTES38N PD.docx)
About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.
MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Enrollment in a Master's degree program is preferred.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and college transcript/proof of current enrollment to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
I nformation provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) 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.
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
Do you have experience with data input and analysis?
Yes
No
03
Do you have experience with using a communication plan?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Address
525 West Allegan Street
mda-hr-resumes@michigan.gov
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/careers
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email