Payroll Office Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI invites applications for a Payroll Office Assistant (Student Position). The role supports payroll processing, greets employees at the front desk, and assists payroll staff with forms and data entry.

This student-employment opportunity offers exposure to campus payroll operations and confidential handling of information. The position requires accuracy, basic math skills, proficiency in Excel, and professional, discreet conduct.

Qualifications

• Required skills include keying accuracy, basic math, Excel, organization and people skills.
• Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality are expected.

Responsibilities

• Duties include filing, typing, greeting employees at front desk, answering phones.
• Assisting with Payroll forms, pickups, edits, scanning and data entry.
• Supporting other departments as assigned.

Skills

Keying accuracy

Basic math

Organization

People skills

Professionalism

Discretion

Confidentiality

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll Office Assistant (Student Position)

Job no: 498319
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Payroll Office Assistant (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Department: Payroll

Advertised Salary: $13.73- $13.99

Summary of Position: Processing payroll information, working with payroll staff.

Position Requirements: Required skills include keying accuracy, basic math, Excel, organization and people skills. Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality are expected.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Duties include filing, typing, greeting employees at front desk, answering phones, passing out and assisting employees with Payroll forms, assisting with Pick Ups, editing, checking computer entries, scanning and assisting other departments as well as other duties as assigned.

Number of Positions Available: 1

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

Job Close Date: October 30, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affir... 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: 06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time