Summer Camp Assistant; Student Position

Apply now Job No: 497609
Work Type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
Position Title: Summer Camp Assistant (Student Position)
Department: Housing
Advertised Salary: $13.73 Per Hour, Room and Meal Plan (when available)

The Summer Camp Assistant (SCaA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member within the Office of Housing and Residence Life. SCaAs work in the residence halls throughout the summer to support the operation of summer camps, assisting with daily housing functions and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all guests.

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student for the upcoming fall semester at Ferris State University.
• Applicants must have prior student staff experience or be hired to begin a student staff role in the upcoming fall semester.
• Applicants may not be enrolled in internships, clinicals, practicums, student teaching, the police academy, or have other academic commitments that require significant time off campus during the summer.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to role model and promote the University’s mission and vision.

• Assist with the daily operations of residence halls hosting summer camps.
• Check camps in and out of residence halls.
• Participate in a rotating duty schedule.
• Help ensure the safety and security of assigned building(s).
• Complete desk shifts as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to frequent changes associated with summer housing operations.

This is a three-month position running from May through August. Number of Positions Available:
9. Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume, Class Schedule. Job Close Date:
February 27, 2026.

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 . 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: 16 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 27 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time