Esports and Digital Lab Monitor; Student Position

Position Title: Esports and Digital Lab Monitor (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Department: School of Digital Media

Advertised Salary: $14.00

Support daily operations of School of Digital Media labs—enforcing lab rules, maintaining equipment, managing seat reservations/usage—and assist in other program‑specific tasks.

DAGD Lab:
Advising students on software operation. Guiding, advising and consulting on projects. Maintaining order in the labs.

Esports Lab:
Assisting production and content team to create media for social media and broadcasts.

Position Type: Student Position

• Familiarity with the rules, practices, and workflows of collegiate digital media labs such as esports or Digital Animation and Game Design (DAGD)
• Basic computer‑hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Some understanding of Ferris State University structures and resources
• Availability to work scheduled shifts from Esports Lab Hours - 4PM–12AM on weekdays and 12PM–12AM on weekends; DAGD Lab Hours - 8 PM–12 AM on weekdays and 2pm-10PM weekends.
• Preferred interest in content production and digital media; experience with social‑media and content‑creation software (Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, After Effects – and/or DaVinci Resolve)

• Greet and assist all participants and visitors in the labs, enforcing lab rules and safety protocols
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware, peripherals, and workstations
• Manage seat reservations, check‑in procedures, and track lab usage statistics
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab and equipment storage areas
• Support event setup, staffing, and breakdown for program activities
• Attend regular team meetings and contribute ideas for improving lab operations and strategies

• Capture and edit game clips/highlights; produce graphics and short‑form videos for social platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube)
• Assist with live broadcast production, including camera setup, scene transitions, and overlay management
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve audiovisual issues during streams or media projects
• Assist with content creation, media production, or other program‑specific projects for esports, Digital Animation and Game Design (DAGD), or related disciplines
• Other duties as assigned

Number of Positions Available: 6

• Resume, Class Schedule
• Sample of your content work (e.g., link to portfolio or social media channels)
• Weekly availability schedule when contacted for an interview

Job Close Date: May 8 2026

Ferris State University, an Affiliated 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. 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 the Non-Discrimination Statement.