University Recreation Event Planning Assistant (Student Position)
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Job no: 497666
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
| Position Title: |
University Recreation Event Planning Assistant (Student Position) |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids, MI 49307 |
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| Department: |
University Recreation
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| Advertised Salary: |
$14.49 |
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| Summary of Position: |
The University Recreation Event Planning Assistant assists professional staff with the planning, organizing, and execution of recreational programs and special events that promote student engagement, wellness, and community on campus. The role supports intramural sports, club sports, fitness and wellness events, tournaments, and special campus-wide recreational initiatives. |
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| Position Requirements: |
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution awareness
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Experience planning and organizing programs, tournaments, or campus events preferred
Experience working in a college/university, community recreation, athletic, or youth programming environment preferred
Knowledge of recreational programming and competitive sports operations preferred |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
The following job duties will be completed under the supervision of a University Recreation professional staff member:
- Assist with the planning and coordinating of campus recreation events, including intramural tournaments
- Help develop event timelines, risk management plans, and operational checklists
- Assist with recruitment and training of student staff and volunteers
- Assist with facility reservation and equipment setup/teardown
- Help professional staff with event registration processes and participant communication
- Collaborate with student organizations, Athletics, Student Affairs, and campus partners
- Assist with monitoring event budgets and tracking expenses
- Provide on-site event support and resolve issues as they arise
- Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare reports |
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| Number of Positions Available: |
1 |
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| Documents Needed to Apply: |
Resume, Class Schedule |
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| Job Close Date: |
April 10, 2026 |
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| 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. 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. |
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