KCAD Flex Lab Asst (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

KCAD FlexLab Assistant (Student Position) at Ferris State University’s Kendal College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids is a student job that supports the Dow Center FlexLab Coordinator. You will learn new skills and work on digital fabrication and design projects with the KCAD/FSU community.

Hours are flexible and align with your class schedule. Prior retail or service experience and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Retail or service industry experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Willingness to learn on the job
• Interest in learning 2D/3D input/output devices

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with the Coordinator and KCAD/FSU Campus
• Track material and technology usage and report
• Cash handling via cash, check, credit card
• Learn and teach FlexLab processes to users
• Operate equipment including wide format inkjet printers, 3D scanners, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, and LASER cutters/engravers
• Record and calculate billing and usage data
• Handle projects as assigned by coordinator

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Adobe Creative Cloud

Willingness to learn

Interest in 2D/3D devices

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Job no: 497991

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: KCAD FlexLab Assistant (Student Position)

Department: Kendall College of Art and Design

Advertised Salary: $13.73- $13.99

Summary of Position: FlexLab student employees work directly with the Dow Center FlexLab Coordinator. Students will learn new skills and technologies on the job to facilitate the successful output of digital fabrication/design projects with the KCAD/FSU community. Weekly schedule will be decided based on the student's availability, the FlexLab's staffing needs, and open lab hours. Hours are somewhat flexible and work around the student's course schedule as it changes from semester to semester.

Position Requirements:

• Must have retail or service industry experience
• Experience and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• A willingness to learn on the job
• Experience with or interest to learn the use of 2D and 3D input and output devices

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with the Coordinator and the KCAD/FSU Campus at large
• Track material and technology usage and supply prompt reporting
• Cash handling via cash, check, credit card
• Learn and teach FlexLab processes to FlexLab users
• Operate equipment including wide format inkjet printers, 3D scanners, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, and LASER cutters/engravers
• Learn and understand the pros and cons of each process
• Accurately record and calculate billing and usage data
• Projects as assigned by coordinator

Number of Positions Available: 1

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

Job Close Date: December 12, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. 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. 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: 12 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time