Social Work Student Assistant: Study Away & Community Partnerships

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI is seeking a Social Work Student Assistant (Student Position). The role supports a faculty member in the Social Work program with administrative, organizational, and classroom tasks, offering hands‑on exposure to program development and community engagement.

Responsibilities include assisting with study‑away program development, coordinating donation drives, preparing materials for courses, and serving as a liaison between faculty and a student

Qualifications

• Work Study Only - Student in the Social Work Program
• Experience working with Indigenous populations
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks
• Attention to detail
• Basic proficiency with Word/Excel or willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, organization, and preparation of the Social Work Study Away/ASL program
• Organize materials, schedules, logistics, and communications
• Conduct basic research and tasks related to the program and community partnership
• Maintain organized records and materials for the program
• Support classroom activities for social work practice/lab
• Assist with organizing classroom supplies and resources
• Serve as liaison between faculty and Social Work Association

Skills

Indigenous populations experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Social Work student in program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI is seeking a Social Work Student Assistant (Student Position). The role supports a faculty member in the Social Work program with administrative, organizational, and classroom tasks, offering hands‑on exposure to program development and community engagement.

Responsibilities include assisting with study‑away program development, coordinating donation drives, preparing materials for courses, and serving as a liaison between faculty and a student