MICHIGAN CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
JOB SPECIFICATION
STUDENT ASSISTANT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Employees in this job perform a variety of trade, technical, professional, or administrative support
activities related to a field of academic specialization for a state department or agency. This
classification is designed to facilitate the employment of high school, college, and vocational education
students seeking temporary employment opportunities related to career or curriculum goals.
There is one classification in this job.
Position Code Title - Student Assistant-E
Student Assistant A
As a student, the employee works under the immediate supervision of an administrative support, trades,
technical, professional, or management personnel in the classified state service. Work is performed
under well-defined guidelines and assignments are reviewed while in progress. The level of
responsibility is commensurate with the student's academic attainment. The employee is required to
use judgment in the performance of the work.
JOB DUTIES
NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all
duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.
Receives training and experience in the activities of a state department or institution.
Performs a variety of sub-professional, semi-technical, semi-skilled or office activities.
Performs special assignments, studies or projects related to the student's career or curriculum goals.
As a high school student, performs a variety of support activities in stockrooms, reproduction units, mail
rooms and other office areas.
Performs related work as assigned, appropriate to the student's educational attainment.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Some knowledge of terminology and subject matter in the area of work to be performed.
Some knowledge of office equipment or materials used in the work.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to learn the work of the agency.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
Working Conditions
All jobs are temporary, non-career positions.
Students hired into this job may be employed part-time or full-time during or between school years, or
between terms or semesters.
Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
The job duties may require an employee to lift and/or move heavy objects.
The job duties may require an employee to use power tools.
The job duties may require an employee to bend, reach, stoop, stand and/or walk for extended periods.
The job duties may require an employee to climb ladders.
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational
institution.
Experience
Student Assistant A
No specific type or amount is required.
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
will be evaluated on an individual basis.
JOB CODE, POSITION TITLES AND CODES, AND COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Job Code Job Code Description
STUDNTAST STUDENT ASSISTANT
Position Title Position Code Pay Schedule
Student Assistant-E STUDASTE NERE-115P
AC
12/16/2011
