OIE Student Services Assistant (Student Position)

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

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI invites applications for the OIE Student Services Assistant (Student Position). The role supports events, social media content, front desk service, and coordination with the Immigration and Student Services Coordinator to enhance international student engagement.

Ideal candidates possess strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills, comfort working with diverse populations, creativity, and a student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Creative, innovative, and student-centered.
• Ability to think critically and make decisions.
• Driving and background checks will be conducted per university policy.
• Ability to operate a university or personal vehicle safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and promoting OIE events.
• Create educational/informational social media content.
• Work at front desk answering phones and assisting visitors.
• Assist the Immigration & Student Services Coordinator with tasks.
• Serve as Orientation Leader as needed.
• Drive Ferris students to/from events in university vehicle.
• Operate a vehicle safely and meet driving authorization requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Diversity awareness

Creativity

Decision making

Driving record check

Job description

Position Title: OIE Student Services Assistant (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Department: Office of International Education (OIE)

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position

The OIE Student Services Assistant supports the Office of International Education by helping create a welcoming and engaging environment for international students. Responsibilities include assisting with planning and promoting OIE events, creating educational and informational social media content, providing front desk customer service by answering phones and assisting visitors, and supporting the Immigration and Student Services Coordinator with various administrative and student service tasks. This position offers valuable experience in event planning, communication, customer service, and intercultural engagement.

Position Type: Student

Position Requirements

• The applicant will be expected to have strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Must have ability to work with and adapt to diverse populations
• The applicant must be creative, innovative, and student-centered
• Ability to think critically and make decisions
• As an individual who is responsible for driving on behalf of the university, a driving record check will be run pursuant to university policies.
• The individual will be required to sign an authorization to run a criminal history background and driving record check.

Essential Duties/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)
• Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of your duties.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Class Schedule

Job Close Date: December 31, 2026

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity employer, 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.