Salary: $12.48 - $28.71 Hourly
Location : TBD, MI
Job Type: Non Career
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 1801-25-PROS-009
Department: LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at

The Rural Readiness Network Assistant reports to the Director of the Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) to advance the ORP's mission and programming. The Assistant role will facilitate the administration of ORP programming, grant reporting, and community support through project coordination, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The Assistant will support projects and engagement related to Rural Readiness Network programming around business and economic development. A proactive and versatile approach is essential to navigate the multifaceted responsibilities of this position successfully.

Please Note: Employees who are employed in the Student Assistant classification are limited to working no more than 129 hours per month.

LEO requires students to be enrolled in at least six credit hours each term. Summer attendance is not required. At the end of each semester, verification of course completion/grades may be obtained from each student.

All work must be performed in the Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Required Education and Experience
Education

Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational program with a minimum of 6 credit hours.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach the following to your application:

1. Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and what you bring to this position.
2. Attach a copy of your detailed resum e to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. Attach evidence of current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution (class schedule, official or unofficial transcript)

Information 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.
All classified employees are subject to and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the 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

Student Assistants can work up to 29 hours per week (limited to 129 hours/month). How many hours per week are you available to work?

• Less than 10
• 10 to 16
• Approximately 29

03

Do you have project management experience that involves working collaboratively with others to complete projects timely?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience in collecting and analyzing data to prepare reports?

• Yes
• No

05

1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)

• Not a State of Michigan employee
• A previous State of Michigan employee
• A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee

Required Question