CAPS Clerical 1 (Student Position)

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

Job no: 498194

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)

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Department: CAPS

Advertised Salary: $13.73-$13.99

Summary of Position: Want to get exposed to everything that Ferris State has to offer? Career and Professional Success! You will get to help out at many events across campus, create advertisements, and other clerical duties.

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
• Must be able to pass a background check by the university

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Number of Positions Available: 2

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule

Job Close Date: September 18, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Aff… Friishes 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 atferris.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: 01 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time