OIE Student Services Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris State University College of Business seeks an OIE Student Services Assistant to support the Office of International Education in creating a welcoming environment for international students in Big Rapids, MI. You will help plan events, generate social media content, and assist at the front desk, contributing to intercultural engagement and student services.

The role offers exposure to event planning, communications, and customer service, with responsibilities including driving duties for

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Creative, innovative, and student-centered approach.
• Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Background check and driving record required as per university policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and promoting Office of International Education (OIE) events.
• Create educational/informational social media content for OIE.
• Staff the front desk; answer phones and assist student/staff visitors.
• Assist the Immigration & Student Services Coordinator with miscellaneous tasks.
• Serve as Orientation Leader as needed.
• Drive Ferris students to/from OIE events in university vehicle.
• Operate a university or personal vehicle safely and meet driving authorization requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Diversity awareness

Creativity

Critical thinking

Driving record compliance

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 Affluent 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.

Advertised: 14 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time