Global Student Services Assistant – Front Desk & Events

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI is seeking an OIE Student Services Assistant (Student Position). The role supports the Office of International Education with event planning, social media content creation, front desk service, and assisting the Immigration/Student Services Coordinator.

A valuable entry into event planning, intercultural engagement, and customer service awaits a student-focused candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal, written, and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work with and adapt to diverse populations.
• Creative, innovative, and student-centered mindset.
• Ability to think critically and make decisions.
• Driving record and criminal history background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and promoting Office of International Education (OIE) events.
• Create educational/informational social media content for OIE.
• Work at front desk of the OIE; answering phones and assisting student/staff visitors.
• Assist the Immigration & Student Services Coordinator on miscellaneous tasks.
• Serve as Orientation Leader (as needed).
• Drive Ferris students to/from OIE events in university vehicle (as needed).
• Operate a university or personal vehicle safely and meet driving authorization requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Diversity awareness

Creativity

Critical thinking

Student-centered

Job description

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI is seeking an OIE Student Services Assistant (Student Position). The role supports the Office of International Education with event planning, social media content creation, front desk service, and assisting the Immigration/Student Services Coordinator.

A valuable entry into event planning, intercultural engagement, and customer service awaits a student-focused candidate.