Tax Payer Advocate Student Assistant

THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH.

The Office of Advocacy Services’ Taxpayer Advocate Section tackles some of the most complex and high-profile taxpayer issues in the state. We step in when all other Treasury resolution channels have been exhausted and serve as Treasury’s primary constituent service office for the Governor’s Office and legislative staff.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Student Assistant to join our team in a year-round role averaging 129 hours per month. In this position, you’ll dive into meaningful work—researching issues, analyzing real taxpayer cases, and helping our staff apply state and federal laws, department policies, and bureau processes to resolve challenging situations.

You’ll also support day-to-day office operations, gaining hands-on experience in a professional state government environment.

If you’re curious, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and excited about contributing to work that truly makes a difference for Michigan taxpayers, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

Experience
No specific type or amount is required.Civil Service Regulation 3.02 authorizes student assistants to work up to 29 hours a week with a maximum of 129 hours in a calendar month. The work schedule for each semester will be determined and agreed upon by the supervisor and the student. The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this positionprior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Hybrid/Remote Work. This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time.

E-Verify.The Michigan Department of Treasury participates inE-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be providedto all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams.

Fingerprints. This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.

AI.The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.

Note:Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile.

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