Campus Events Clerical Assistant (Student)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI invites applications for CAPS Clerical 1 (Student Position) in the Career and Professional Success office. This work-study role supports clerical tasks, event help, ad creation, and campus communications on campus.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented students with a 2.5 GPA who can use Microsoft Office and Canva, attend staff meetings, and assist with scheduling, emails, and posters. Two positions available; applications due Sept 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Compassion and interest in working with students, faculty, staff, and employers.
• Understanding of Ferris structures and resources.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Assist professional staff with clerical tasks (scheduling meetings, returning calls, emails, minutes, purchases, proofreading).
• Assist at events.
• Create advertising posters.
• Advertise CAPS events.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for changes.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate programming (room/catering reservations, advertising, supplies, cash handling, event setup, staffing, volunteers).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

GPA 2.5

Background check

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI invites applications for CAPS Clerical 1 (Student Position) in the Career and Professional Success office. This work-study role supports clerical tasks, event help, ad creation, and campus communications on campus.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented students with a 2.5 GPA who can use Microsoft Office and Canva, attend staff meetings, and assist with scheduling, emails, and posters. Two positions available; applications due Sept 18, 2026.