C4 Research Assistant (Student Position)

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

Job summary

Ferris State University is seeking a C4 Research Assistant (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI. The role supports the C4 faculty research project by mentoring, gathering information, organizing data, and preparing materials that support students in the C4 Scholar Program.

The candidate will develop skills in communication and organization; dependability and attention to detail are important, with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Must have a good understanding of the subject matter that is to be researched
• Able to complete more intensive work assignments
• Data collection and management

Responsibilities

• Data collection and management
• Using database and spreadsheet programs
• Decision-making on issues relevant to data collection

Skills

Subject matter understanding

Tools

Database programs

Spreadsheet programs

Job description

Job no: 498187

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: C4 Research Assistant (Student Position) Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307 Department: College of Arts and Sciences

Advertised Salary: $14.00 - $14.49

Summary of Position: The position will support the C4 faculty research project through tasks such as mentoring, gathering information, organizing data, and preparing materials that support students in the C4 Scholar Program. The student will develop valuable skills in communication and organization. Applicants should be dependable, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Position Requirements: *Must have a good understanding of the subject matter that is to be researched

• Able to complete more intensive work assignments


• Possess advances qualifications of this position Essential Duties/Responsibilities: *Data collection and management


• Using database and spreadsheet programs


• Decision-making on issues relevant to data collection Number of Positions Available: 11 Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule Job Close Date: December 12, 2026 EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affi…

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 12 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time