Housing Community Advisor (Student Position) Spring 2027

Ferris State University; Big Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris State University’s Housing & Residence Life is seeking a Housing Community Advisor (Student Position) for Spring 2027 in Big Rapids, MI. This live‑in paraprofessional helps ensure safety and administers tasks for ECS/WCA communities.

The position requires full-time student status, on-campus living experience, and evening/weekend availability, running August–May with potential extension; salary is $14.00 per hour plus room and meal plan where available.

Qualifications

• Student Staff must be full-time students (minimum of 12 credits and maximum of 18 credits for undergraduate; or 9 credits for graduate students) or at the discretion of the Assistant Director Residential Programs and Services.
• Student Staff must have a minimum of two semesters of on-campus living at Ferris State University; or a minimum of one complete semester living on campus at Ferris for transfer students at the time of application, within the previous 5 years.
• Student Staff must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.
• Student Staff must maintain a schedule that ensures student contact – particularly during evening and weekend hours.
• Student Staff must attend weekly staff meetings and department training on Mondays from 8:00 pm to 10:30pm.

Responsibilities

• participating in an on-call rotation for the community including some campus breaks
• Assistance in the administrative operations of the community to be carried out under the supervision of a Hall Director,
• Creating an inclusive community through intentional programming focusing on professional and social development.
• The CA is expected to work well in an autonomous environment and be self-motivated to hold themselves and their peers accountable.
• The Office of Housing and Residence Life looks for candidates who will role model and promote the University’s mission and vision.
• This is a 10-month position, running from August to May, with an option of applying to work from May to August.
• Applicants may not be enrolled in internships, clinical or practicum experiences, participate in student teaching, be enrolled in the police academy, or have any academic commitments which take them off campus for significant amounts of time while employed as a CA.

Job description

Housing Community Advisor (Student Position) Spring 2027

Job no: 498343
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Community Advisor (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Department: Housing & Residence Life

Advertised Salary: $14.00 an hour, Room and Meal Plan (when available)

Summary of Position: The Community Advisor (CA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. They are responsible for the safety and security of the community within East Campus Suites (ECS) or West Campus Apartments (WCA) as well as administrative tasks for multiple aspects of the community. The CA will assume responsibility for a specific building within the ECS complex or court with the WCA complex.

Position Requirements

• Student Staff must be full-time students (minimum of 12 credits and maximum of 18 credits for undergraduate; or 9 credits for graduate students) or at the discretion of the Assistant Director Residential Programs and Services.
• Student Staff must have a minimum of two semesters (i.e., fall and spring semester) of on-campus living at Ferris State University; or a minimum of one complete semester living on campus at Ferris for transfer students at the time of application, within the previous 5 years. This can include the semester of application.
• Student Staff must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.
• Student Staff must maintain a schedule that ensures student contact – particularly during evening and weekend hours.
• Student Staff must attend weekly staff meetings and department training on Mondays from 8:00 pm to 10:30pm. Additional meeting times may be required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• participating in an on-call rotation for the community including some campus breaks
• Assistance in the administrative operations of the community to be carried out under the supervision of a Hall Director,
• Creating an inclusive community through intentional programming focusing on professional and social development.
• The CA is expected to work well in an autonomous environment and be self-motivated to hold themselves and their peers accountable.
• The Office of Housing and Residence Life looks for candidates who will role model and promote the University’s mission and vision.
• This is a 10-month position, running from August to May, with an option of applying to work from May to August.
• Applicants may not be enrolled in internships, clinical or practicum experiences, participate in student teaching, be enrolled in the police academy, or have any academic commitments which take them off campus for significant amounts of time while employed as a CA.

Number of Positions Available

2

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter/Resume & Class Schedule

Job Close Date

October 28, 2026

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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 . For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

Advertised: 12 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time