CAPS Clerical 1 (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 College of Business in Big Rapids, MI, is seeking CAPS Clerical 1 student staff to support clerical needs of the full-time staff. Responsibilities include customer service, data entry, event planning, purchasing, campus errands, tabling for CAPS, and technology support.

Ideal candidates show compassion, attention to detail, and comfort with Microsoft Office and Canva; a 2.5 GPA is required, and a background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Compassion and interest in working with students, faculty, staff, and employers.
• Attention to detail.
• Some technology proficiency with Microsoft products and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Assist professional staff with clerical tasks such as scheduling meetings, returning calls, answering emails, taking minutes, purchasing items, and proofreading documents.
• Assist at CAPS events.
• Create advertising posters.
• Advertise CAPS events.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate programming including room reservations, catering, advertising, supply purchases, cash handling, event setup, staffing events, and leading volunteers.
• May involve driving a university vehicle and handling money.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job no: 498033

Work type

Student Employment - Work Study Only

Location

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories

Student Employment - Work Study Only

Position Title

CAPS Clerical 1 (Student Position) Big Rapids, MI

Department

CAPS

Advertised Salary

$13.73-$13.99

Summary of Position

Searching for our next Student Assistants. Join the Career and Professional Success (CAPS) team to support clerical needs of the full time staff. Tasks may include customer service, data entry, event planning, purchasing, running errands, tabling for CAPS, and technology support. We want you to have fun and gain important career skills!

Position Requirements

• Compassion and interest in working with students, faculty, staff, and employers
• Some understanding of Ferris structures and resources
• Attention to detail
• Some technology proficiency with Microsoft products and Canva
• Must have a 2.5 GPA
• As an individual who is responsible for driving on behalf of the university, a driving record check will be run pursuant to university policies. The individual will be required to sign an authorization to run a criminal history background and driving record check.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Assist professional staff with clerical tasks which may include: scheduling meetings, returning phone calls, answering emails, taking meeting minutes, purchasing items, and proofreading documents.
• Assist at events
• Create advertising posters
• Advertise CAPS events
• Provide feedback and suggestions for innovative changes
• Plan, implement, and evaluate programming - Including but not limited to room reservations, catering reservations, advertising, supply purchases, cash handling, event set-up, staffing events, and finding and leading volunteers.
• May include driving personal or university vehicle and handling money.
• Other duties as assigned.

Number of Positions Available

1

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume/ Class Schedule

Job Close Date

August 23, 2026

Advertised

01 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close

23 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Affinary Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. 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.