Student Involvement Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI, invites applications for a Student Involvement Assistant (Student Position) to provide clerical and program support to the Center for Student Involvement.

Hours are daytime with the office open Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm; occasional weekend/evening events may arise. The role emphasizes customer service, event support, and basic marketing tasks within a student-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Daytime shifts that fit around your class schedule.
• Office open Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm.
• Occasional weekend/evening events.
• Self-motivated, professional, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, supportive customer service to students, faculty, and staff; refer to appropriate personnel and resources.
• Provide administrative/clerical support to Center for Student Involvement and suite offices by greeting guests, answering phone calls and directing guests and students to the appropriate resource.
• Respond professionally to office emails emails
• Design promotional materials- graphic design for event posters, etc.
• Help set up, monitor, and tear down event spaces, including arranging tables, chairs, signage, and materials.
• Prepare event supplies, giveaways, and promotional materials.
• Assist with social media content creation and basic marketing efforts, as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Job description

Position Title: Student Involvement Assistant (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Department: Center for Student Involvement

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position: The Student Involvement Assistant will provide general clerical and programing support to the Center for Student Involvement.

Position Type: Student Position

Position Requirements: Eligible candidates’ schedules must allow them to work daytime shifts – these will be customized to fit around your class schedule. The office is open Monday through Friday between 8:00am – 5:0pm. There are occasional opportunities to assist with weekend/evening special events.
Applicants must be self-motivated, and professional, have great attention to detail, and be able to work with confidential information.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• - Provide friendly, supportive customer service to students, faculty, and staff; refer to appropriate personnel and resources.
• - Provide administrative/clerical support to Center for Student Involvement and suite offices by greeting guests, answering phone calls and directing guests and students to the appropriate resource.
• - Respond professionally to office emails emails
• -Design promotional materials- graphic design for event posters, etc.
• -Help set up, monitor, and tear down event spaces, including arranging tables, chairs, signage, and materials.
• -Prepare event supplies, giveaways, and promotional materials.
• -Assist with social media content creation and basic marketing efforts, as assigned.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule

Job Close Date: August 28, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative 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 atferris.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: 28 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time