ASC Office Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University College of Business is seeking an ASC Office Assistant to support the Tutoring Center at the Academic Literacies Center in Big Rapids, MI. You will work at the front desk, answer calls, respond to emails, schedule Navigate appointments, and assist students and tutors with clerical tasks.

The role requires basic MS Office skills and reliability in handling daily office duties, with opportunities to contribute to events and maintain supplies.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word or Excel
• Experience with Navigate is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and updating voicemail as needed
• Responding to emails
• Scheduling appointments in Navigate
• Filing and organizing
• Updating webpages
• Preparing for events
• Maintaining supply inventory
• Assisting students who enter the ALC
• Photocopying, checking the copy machine for paper and troubleshooting other issues that may occur
• Provide support to tutors and faculty by answering questions as needed
• Assisting the secretary and direct with various duties
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Navigate

Tools

Navigate

Job description

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Position duties include

Job no: 498077

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: ASC Office Assistant

Department: ASC Office Assistant

Advertised Salary: $13.73-$13.99

Summary of Position: The Office Assistant position exists to support students as they enter the Tutoring Center and help create a welcoming, organized, and efficient environment. This role is located at the front desk of the Tutoring Center within the Academic Literacies Center.

Position Requirements: Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word or Excel

Experience with Navigate is preferred but not required

• Answering phones and updating voicemail as needed
• Responding to emails
• Scheduling appointments in Navigate
• Filing and organizing
• Updating webpages
• Preparing for events
• Maintaining supply inventory
• Assisting students who enter the ALC
• Photocopying, checking the copy machine for paper and troubleshooting other issues that may occur
• Provide support to tutors and faculty by answering questions as needed
• Assisting the secretary and direct with various duties
• Other duties, as assigned

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule, Cover Letter (optional)

Job Close Date: December 18, 2026

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