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Position Title: Summer Camp Assistant (Student Position)   Location: Big Rapids,

MI   Department:

Housing

Advertised Salary: $13.73 Per Hour, Room and Meal Plan (when available) Summary of Position: 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.   Position Requirements: - 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

• This is a three-month position running from May through August   Essential

Duties/Responsibilities: - 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.   Number of Positions Available: 9

• Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule   Job Close Date: February 27,

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 at ferris.edu [http://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 [https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/generalcounsel/pdfs-docs/00108985.pdf].