At MSHDA we pursue equitable housing outcomes for underserved populations, including but not limited to race, gender, disability, religion, age, weight, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ+. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
The Student Assistant supports MSHDA’s Legislative and Communication teams in the External Affairs Division by helping with the development, coordination and dissemination of information that advances the agency’s housing priorities and public-facing initiatives. The position collaborates closely with Legislative Affairs and Communications providing hands-on support for public sector communications, including writing, research, events, stakeholder engagement and meeting or event preparation to help ensure MSHDA’s work is clearly communicated and is responsive to legislators, partners, and the public.
For additional information, please see the links below:
Position Description (Download PDF reader)
MSHDA's Ethical Standards, Conduct and Disclosure of Interest (Download PDF reader)
MSHDA's Promotional Video
MSHDA is a Veteran Friendly Employer. Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
To be considered for this position you must:
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Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
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Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
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Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s), if you have completed any college/university.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Also, 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.
For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to MSHDA. Review more information regarding official transcripts.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by MSHDA for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, drug test and a financial disclosure review.
Note: 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.
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.
The student must provide 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 (Download PDF reader)
