Social Work Student Assistant (Student Position)
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Job no: 498339
Work type: Student Employment - Work Study Only
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - Work Study Only
| Position Title: |
Social Work Student Assistant (Student Position) |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids, MI |
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| Department: |
College of Arts and Sciences
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| Advertised Salary: |
$13.73 |
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| Summary of Position: |
Student worker will provide administrative, organizational, program development, and classroom support to a faculty member in the Social Work program. This position provides an opportunity for a social work student to gain hands-on experience with program development, community engagement, service-learning, student organization support, and the day-to-day work of a faculty member.
The student assistant will play an important role in supporting the development and organization of a study-away program involving partnership with an Indigenous community, coordinating a personal hygiene, baby product, and backpack donation drive, assisting with classroom activities, supporting a Social Work student organization, and completing general administrative and organizational tasks. |
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| Position Requirements: |
Work Study Only - Student in the Social Work Program
Experience working with Indigenous populations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks.
Strong attention to detail.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel or willingness to learn. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Assist with development, organization, and preparation of a Social Work Study Away/ASL program.
Assist with organizing materials, schedules, logistics, communication and other preparatory tasks.
Conduct basic research and organizational tasks related to the program and community partnership.
Help maintain organized records, resources, and materials related to the program.
Support preparation of materials for the program.
Assist with classroom activities for social work practice/lab course.
Help prepare materials for the course.
Assist with organizing classroom supplies and resources.
Serve as a liaison between faculty member and Social Work Association (registered student org)
Miscellaneous Duties as Assigned |
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| Number of Positions Available: |
1 |
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| Documents Needed to Apply: |
Class Schedule |
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| Job Close Date: |
October 14, 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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