Stu Success Initiat Asst First-Gen Programs; Student Position

Job no: 498073

Work type: Student Employment
- General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment
- General

Position Title: Stu Success Initiat Staff Asst for First-Gen Programs (Student Position)

Department: Student Success

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position: This position supports First-Gen Programs within Student Success Initiatives and University College by assisting in the development, coordination, and implementation of programs and services designed to advance the success of first-generation college students. This position supports initiatives funded in part through the U.S. Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant and helps maintain the First-Gen Den community space in the FLITE building.

In this role, the student serves as a program representative and campus resource liaison, connecting first-generation students to campus resources, academic expectations, and college life while fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment that promotes engagement, persistence, and student success.

Position Type: General Student Employment

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate student at Ferris State University
• Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher at the time of application and should be maintained throughout employment
• Must have at least Sophomore status at the time of application
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills which includes oral, electronic, and traditional documentation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Have a strong understanding of, or identifies as, a first-generation college student
• Basic functional understanding of the Navigate
  360 student success software platform as well as Microsoft Office suite
• Schedule-able hours are weekdays (M-F) from 11:00am and 3:00pm with some evening and weekend hours possible
• You will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to being employed.
• It is required that Human Resources obtain and review a background report to due to the sensitive nature of your position. You will be asked to complete an authorization form for obtaining a background report.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within Student Success Initiatives, First-Gen Programs and campus partners and stakeholders
• Uphold program rules and university policies to ensure the safety and well-being for all students
• Work with Student Success and First-Gen staff to foster a positive and inclusive community
• Provide front-line support and service to all visitors in the First-Gen Den (FLITE Building 119)
• Help coordinate logistics of First-Gen Program events and other learning opportunities
• Other duties as assigned Number of Positions Available: 2 Documents Needed to Apply:
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Advertised: 24 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time