OIE Student Services Assistant (Student Position)
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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI, US
Summary
The assistant supports the Office of International Education by planning events, creating social media content, and providing front desk customer service. They also assist the Immigration and Student Services Coordinator with administrative tasks and may serve as an orientation leader.
Job Description
| Position Title: | OIE Student Services Assistant (Student Position) | |
| Location: | Big Rapids, MI 49307 | |
| Department: |
Office of International Education (OIE) |
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| 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. |
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| 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.* |
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| Number of Positions Available: | 1 | |
| Documents Needed to Apply: | Resume, Class Schedule | |
| Job Close Date: | December 31, 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 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. |
The College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University is dedicated to helping students achieve success and pursue their careers and passions. Offering a variety of programs, the College of Arts and Sciences helps prepare students for the careers of today as well as the careers of the future by offering opportunities that encourage critical thinking and versatility.
We call this being #CAScrafted
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Big Rapids, MI
The College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University is dedicated to helping students achieve success and pursue their careers and passions. Offering a variety of programs, the College of Arts and Sciences helps prepare students for the careers of today as well as the careers of the future by offering opportunities that encourage critical thinking and versatility.
We call this being #CAScrafted
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Big Rapids, MI
