IT Application Programmer Asst (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University IT Services is seeking an IT Applications Programmer (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI to support SQL and Oracle databases, web design, and programming tasks. You will assist in creating reports, upgrading webpages, testing upgrades, and documenting tasks while learning essential tools in a collaborative student team.

Ideal candidates are second or third year students, able to multitask, and enthusiastic about hands-on data work in a university environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player.
• Preferred experience in HTML or programming language or database query and/or design.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Preferred student in their 2nd or 3rd year at Ferris

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating reports or data feeds from Oracle or SQL table.
• Assist on webpage upgrades.
• Assist in testing of upgrades.
• Assist with creating reports using WebFocus reporting tool.
• Assist with documentation on tasks or projects.

Skills

HTML

Programming

Database queries

Team player

Tools

Oracle

SQL

WebFocus

HTML

Job description

Job no: 498097

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: IT Applications Programmer (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Department: IT Services

Advertised Salary: $13.73- $13.99

Summary of Position: Learning the different SQL and Oracle databases, web design and programming.

Position Requirements: Need to be a team player

• Preferred experience in HTML or programming language or database query and/or design
• Must be able to multitask
• Preferred student in their 2nd or 3rd year at Ferris Essential Duties/Responsibilities: - Wil be a continued position with added responsibilities given they advance through their studies.
• Assist with creating reports or data feeds from Oracle or SQL table, Assist on webpage upgrades, Assist in testing of upgrades, Assist with creating reports using WebFocus reporting tool, Assist with documentation on tasks or projects.
• This is Monday - Friday position with the office open 8:00am to 5:00pm. Number of Positions Available: 1 Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule Job Close Date: November 1, 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 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time