Student Assistant - Financial Gaming

Salary: $16.59 - $27.34 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Non Career
Job Number: 2795-24-FG-SA-A-015
Department: Lottery
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
Closing Date: 12/26/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Job Description
The Michigan State Lottery strives to maximize net revenues to supplement state education programs; to provide fun and entertaining games of chance, and to operate all games and bureau functions with nothing less than total integrity. The Lottery was established under the authority of Public Act 239 of 1972 to generate funds to support Michigan's public-school system and generates revenue through the sale of Lottery tickets at retail locations and over the internet. Profits from lottery revenue are used to supplement state education programs.
As an employer, Lottery fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates our team members. We are committed to employee development, promotional, and growth opportunities as an agency.
This position assists with the reviewing prize claims, provides support for the gaming system retailer adjustment process, and assists with calling retailers regarding their first delinquency. In addition, this position is the primary contact for phone coverage, as well as the primary resource for mail retrieval and delivery. This position also prepares spreadsheets for analysis, manifests daily cash receipts, updates retailer EFT information in gaming system, and assists with record center management.
To qualify for the position, you must be currently enrolled and regularly attending a post-secondary educational institution or have a letter of acceptance to a post-secondary institution for the winter/spring 2024 semester. Employees who are employed in the Student Assistant classification are limited to working no more than 129 hours per month.
The Michigan State Lottery is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in a vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Alternate Education and Experience
Lottery employees and family members residing within the same household are prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.e., bingo, raffle, etc.).
Please note that this position is not hybrid. Work will be performed at our Lottery Central office located at 101 E Hillsdale St, Lansing, MI.
To be considered for this position, you must submit to the initial background check requirement(s). In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 2.07, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, permanently or up to three (3) years, should you fail to pass/submit to the pre-employment drug test. Under Civil Service Regulation 3.06, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, if you make any false statements or omissions of a material fact during the selection process. Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all persons who are not currently state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. This urine sample test must be administered within 24 hours or your offer may be rescinded. An applicant must remain at the testing site until the testing process is completed and permitted up to three (3) hours to provide a sufficient specimen. It is considered a refusal to test if an applicant fails to provide a sufficient amount of urine for a drug test within the allowed time.
Positions within the Bureau of State Lottery will require a criminal history background check.
To be considered for this position you must:

• attach a separate resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (dates of employment should include the beginning and ending month and year of employment and the hours worked per week.).
• attach a copy of an unofficial transcript(s) or proof of current enrollment or proof of acceptance to attend post-secondary educational institution.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.
Additional Requirements and Information
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits or paid time off, however, they may be able to participate in a deferred compensation plan 401k and/or 457.
01
STUDTAST - Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary education institution (i.e. community college, college, university)? If so, please attach a copy of your proof of enrollment.

• Yes
• No

02
What is your expected graduation date?
03
Select the number of years' experience you possess working with computer systems including databases, spreadsheet applications, and automated accounting systems.

• No experience
• One year or less
• One to two years
• Two to three years
• Three years or more

04
When are you available to work?

• Year round
• Summer only

05
How many hours per week are you available to work?

• 10 hours or less per week
• 11 - 15 hours per week
• 16 - 20 hours per week
• 21 -29 hours per week

06
Lottery employees and family members residing within the same household are prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets and from participating as a worker in charitable gaming events licensed by the bureau (i.e., bingo, raffle, etc.). Does this condition of employment present a problem for you?

• Yes
• No

07
Did you attach a cover letter, resume and one of the following: unofficial transcript, proof of current enrollment or proof of acceptance to attend post-secondary educational institution in the winter/spring of 2024? Failure to attach these documents may result in your application not being considered.

• Yes
• No

08
If this condition of employment is a problem, please explain why. If this is not a problem, please indicate N/A.
Required Question