Contact Person: Dawn Kalkman

Job Location:
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap)
400 S. Pine Street, P.O. Box 30002
Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Job Description:

At the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, we are laser-focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for Michiganders from preschool to postsecondary. From connecting more families with quality child care and prek programs to making it more affordable to earn a skill certificate or college degree, we are helping more people make it in Michigan.

MiLEAP was created by Governor Whitmer in July 2023 and is the newest department in the State of Michigan. Visit Michigan.gov/MiLEAP to learn more about our work and consider applying to join a team working to make Michigan a better place to grow up, learn, live, work, and play.

This position provides supportive assistance to the PreK team by reviewing and analyzing data and financial information to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness. This role assists with tracking grant payments and recaptures, reconciling fiscal reports, and documenting findings through clear records and reports. The student contributes to process improvement by assisting with evaluating procedures and recommending strategies to enhance efficiency. Responsibilities also include drafting financial correspondence, preparing presentation and report materials, monitoring legislation impacting the PreK team. The position participates in trainings and webinars as needed and provides additional fiscal support to the PreK Manager and team as assigned.

Position Description (Download PDF reader)

Required Education and Experience
The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. Specific information on the education and experience required is in the job specification for the Student Assistant class. (Download PDF reader)

Additional Requirements and Information
Student Assistant positions cannot exceed 129 working hours in a calendar month and must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per term, providing proof of enrollment at the start of each term. Student Assistant appointments end the month in which the student graduates or is no longer enrolled in school. A Student Assistant position cannot exceed six years unless otherwise approved by Human Resources.

Please attach your current proof of enrollment to your application.

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

Closing Date for Job:  07/12/2026