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IT Student Assistant

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
Job Description

This position functions as an IT student who will be assigned to work with and assist various Information Technology Project Coordinators and Managers in a wide range of professional assignments that span the entire information technology project environment.

The IT Student will acquire knowledge and skills to allow him/her to provide design, development, testing, maintenance and oversight of project schedules that are logical and resource driven to support project management and portfolio management activities. The IT student position will assist project managers in the creation and maintenance of project information utilizing the State of Michigan Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) tool. This includes assisting PPM tool users with tool related issues, including problem analysis and resolution.

Job Description HERE

Required Education and Experience

Education

Current enrollment in post-secondary educational institution in an IT related degree program.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements And Information

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT

DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment.

Special Requirements, Licenses, And Certifications

The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyStudentAssistant.pdf

Accommodations

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.

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

Are you currently pursuing a degree in an IT related field or do you currently possess a degree in an IT related field?

  • Yes
  • No

03

If YES, what is the degree?

04

Do you have previous project management experience?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.)?

  • Yes
  • No

06

How many years of experience do you have working in an office setting?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Are you familiar with Microsoft Azure DevOps?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Are you familiar with IT System Certification and Accreditation?

  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you possess any IT or project management related certifications?

  • Yes
  • No

10

If YES, Please List Them Here

11

Are you familiar with Microsoft Teams?

  • Yes
  • No

12

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

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