Student Involvement Assistant (Student Position)

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

Job summary

Ferris State University College of Business in Big Rapids, MI invites applications for a Student Involvement Assistant (Student Position). This role provides clerical and programming support to the Center for Student Involvement, operating within a work-study framework and daytime hours.

The position emphasizes customer service, event setup, social media and promotional materials, and coordination with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Provide friendly, professional customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide clerical/administrative support with attention to confidentiality.
• Shift availability daytime; office hours 8:00am–5:00pm; occasional events on weekends/evenings.

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.
• 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

Graphic design

Social media content creation

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Job description

Work type: Student Employment - Work Study Only

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - Work Study Only

Position Title: Student Involvement Assistant (Student Position)

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 – 5:00pm. There are occasional opportunities to assist with weekend/evening special events.

Applicants must be self-motivated, 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 Affirmitive 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: 01 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 28 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time