Student Assistant - Jackson 's Office

Job Overview

Provides support to the Jackson Office Assistant Deputy Director (ADD), Administrative Assistant (AA), Departmental Analyst (DA) and Senior Executive Management Assistant (SEMA). The role involves assisting with overall planning and direction of State Correctional Facilities assigned to the Jackson Office, completing facility self‑audits, reviewing reports, and supporting various executive and analytical functions.

• Assist the ADD in overall planning and direction of State Correctional Facilities assigned to the Jackson Office.
• Perform facility self‑audits, review facility reports, critical incident reports, post‑incident reports, and complete special projects for the ADD’s office.
• Provide executive support secretarial functions for SEMA; liaise with Wardens’ Offices of 14 correctional facilities, coordinate quarterly meetings, prepare correspondence and reports.
• Conduct professional research and analysis assignments for the Departmental Analyst role; evaluate, assess, plan, develop and implement various departmental programs or services.

• Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post‑secondary educational institution.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.

• Provide current evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution and three signed letters of recommendation. Attach these documents to your application.
• Demonstrate ability to use a personal computer and have basic knowledge of spreadsheets and databases in Access and Excel.
• Follow instruction to objectively complete an assessment.
• Attach a cover letter and resume; failure to do so may result in screening out of the interview process.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. All employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.