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Student Activities Specialist

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids

May 29, 2026

Position Title:	Student Activities Specialist
Location:	Grand Rapids (Kendall)
Department:	60007 - Student Life Office
Advertised Salary:	$20.45 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and CTA/MEA-NEA Agreement
Benefits:	Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Clerical Tech Association (CTA)
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Full-Time
Union Group:	Clerical-Technical Association (MEA-NEA)
Term of Position:	12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	Just Cause
Summary of Position:	Under the general direction of the Director, assist in the overall coordination of functions/activities within the department.
Position Type:	Staff
Required Education:	Satisfactory completion of two years of college or equivalent. The listed requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of education.
Required Work Experience:	Two years of full-time secretarial or office administrative work experience, including bookkeeping and public contact.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:	Office Environment Bending Carrying Reaching Sitting Twisting Balancing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	Answer inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources and provide explanations and interpretations of policies and procedures. Assist with/coordinate the production of major entertainment events. Review and negotiate contracts, determining technical needs, hospitality needs, and arrange security, etc. May have to attend a number of these events. Collect, retrieve, and organize data to coordinate the activities of, and provide advice to, Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) on issues such as eligibility lists, programming needs, special events, and policy interpretation. Monitor activities on event days and provide assistance to ensure proper functioning. Assist with and approve event registrations for RSOs and campus departments. Assist the Director in processing contracts and vendor payments. Assist with coordinating traditional events. Perform all duties and responsibilities of positions included in Grades 1 through 4 of the CTA contract. Review and screen all campus flyer postings. Train and schedule student employees. Carries out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws. Maintain the confidentiality of designated information. Reports to immediate supervisor. Trains and supervises non-bargaining unit clerical and student employees. Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives. Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:	Attend meetings and conferences in the absence of the director.
Skills and Abilities:	Communicate effectively with a variety of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors in a variety of situations. Exercise good judgment and tact. Input, retrieve, download, merge, output, and maintain information from various software programs and systems. Maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive personal information. Meet deadlines and demonstrate excellent organization skills. Ability to operate all standard office equipment. Research, collect, analyze, and produce reports. Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Required Documents:	Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript demonstrating satisfactory completion of two years of college, if applicable. If you do not have a transcript, please write a justification explaining how your work experience is equivalent to the required education and attach that justification in lieu of the transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript (if applicable).
Initial Application Review Date:	June 15, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?:	Yes
Posting Close Date:
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.
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