Housing Desk Services Asst (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University is seeking a Housing Desk Service Assistant (Student Position) at the Big Rapids campus. This is a part-time student role within the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

The DSA must live on campus, and living in the community is preferred to align with the residential setting. The position involves front desk coverage, assisting residents with mail, packages, and inquiries, and helping create a safe living environment.

Qualifications

• Must live on campus; preferred to live in the community.
• 10-month position, running from August to May.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of the residence hall community.
• Provide excellent customer service for residents, faculty, staff, and guests of the University and the residence hall.
• Assist with mail, packages, supplies, and questions which residents have.
• May require working late night, overnight, early morning, and weekend hours.

Job description

Housing Desk Services Asst (Student Position)

Job no: 497865
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Housing Desk Service Assistant (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Department: Housing & Residence Life

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position: The Desk Service Assistant (DSA) is a part-time student staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. The DSA must live on campus and is preferred to live in the community in which they live. They work at the front desk of the building in which they live, or the front desk of the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

Position Requirements: - This is a 10-month position, running from August to May.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
- Ensuring safety and security of the residence hall community,
- Providing excellent customer service for residents, faculty, staff, and guests of the University and the residence hall
- Assisting with mail, packages, supplies, and questions which residents have.
- This position may require working late night, overnight, early morning, and weekend hours.

Number of Positions Available: 61

Documents Needed to Apply: Cover Letter/Resume/Class Schedule

Job Close Date: August 9, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Aff… 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: 01 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time