COB IT Support Specialist/Bench Lab Tech (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI invites applications for a COB IT Support Specialist/Bench Lab Tech (Student Position). The role supports BUS 121, the Bench Lab, and the VR Lab, ensuring stable lab environments and timely assistance to students and faculty.

The candidate should demonstrate strong Linux knowledge, VMware experience, and solid hardware/software troubleshooting skills, along with reliability and discretion in a student-focused IT team.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Linux OS
• Experience with hardware/software troubleshooting in lab environments
• Professionalism, reliability and discretion in a student IT role

Responsibilities

• Update Fedora Linux and VMware components
• Update software in lab environments
• Create new semester logins for users
• Clean up old VM images and manage DHCP server configurations

Skills

Linux OS

Troubleshooting

Professionalism

Reliability

Discretion

Tools

Fedora Linux

VMware

DHCP server

Job description

Job no: 498127

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: COB IT Support Specialist/Bench Lab Tech (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Department: College of Business

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position: Responsible for providing technical support to laboratory environments for the following labs: BUS 121, Bench Lab, and the VR Lab.

Position Requirements: The candidate should have a strong working knowledge of Linux OS, software and hardware troubleshooting and have taken CITS 150, CITS 160, CITS 280 and ISYS 110. Additionally, the candidate is expected to demonstrate professionalism, reliability and discretion.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Update Fedora Linux, update VMWare, update software in general. Make new semester logins, clean off old VM's, work on DHCP server, etc.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

Job Close Date: September 18, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affir... 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 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: 18 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time