CAPS Customer Service Rep; Student Position

CAPS Customer Service Representative (Student Position)

Location:

Big Rapids, MI

Advertised Salary: $13.73-$13.99

Summary of Position:
This position supports the front Career and Professional Success office. You will be answering phone, emails and checking-in people as they come in. This position also focuses on one project that includes supporting Career Technology.

Position Requirements:
Compassion and interest in working with students, faculty, staff, and employers. Some understanding of Ferris structures and resources. Excellent customer service skills. Some technology proficiency with Microsoft products and Canva. Must have a 2.5 GPA. 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Greet and assist all customers via phone, virtual, email, or in-person at CAPS front desk. Clean office areas and photobooth. Respond to CAPS department emails. Approve volunteer service hours. Post-volunteer service opportunities. Approve Handshake employers, jobs, and events. Participate in regular staff meetings. Advertise CAPS events. Assist CAPS Assistant with day-to-day tasks – handling mail, making purchases. Provide feedback and suggestions for innovative changes to ensure the CAPS office operates at a high level of customer service.

Plan, implement, and evaluate programming - to include but not limited to: room reservations, catering reservations, advertising, event set-up, staffing events, finding and leading volunteers, supply purchases, cash handling. Event setup may involve transporting University property in a personal vehicle.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume, Class Schedule

Job Close Date:
October 15, 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.