ASC Office Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI seeks an ASC Office Assistant to support the Tutoring Center and maintain a welcoming, organized front desk at the Academic Literacies Center. The role coordinates scheduling, emails, and office duties, ensuring a smooth daily operation for students and staff.

Responsibilities include answering calls, updating voicemail, managing Navigate appointments, updating webpages, preparing events, and assisting tutors and faculty.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word or Excel.
• Navigate experience is preferred.

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 issues.
• Provide support to tutors and faculty by answering questions.
• Assisting the secretary and director with various duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Tools

Navigate

Job description

Job no: 498320
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: ASC Office Assistant

Location: Big Rapids, MI

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

Position duties include

• 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 12, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affiliation, an Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time