Summer Housing Community Advisor (Student Position)

Summer Housing Community Advisor (Student Position) Ferris State University, United States 1 day ago

Location:

Big Rapids, MICHIGAN

Deadline:

10 Apr 2026 Apply now Job no:497689 Work type:

Student Employment•General

Location:

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories:

Student Employment•General

Position Title:

Community Advisor•Summer (Student Position)

Location:

Big Rapids, MI

Department:

Housing and Residence Life

Advertised Salary:

$14.00 an hour, Room and Meal Plan (when available)

Summary of Position:

The Summer Community Advisor (SCA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member within the Office of Housing and Residence Life. CAs are responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive living environment within East Campus Suites (ECS) or West Campus Apartments (WCA). This role includes community engagement, safety oversight, and administrative responsibilities. Each CA is assigned responsibility for a specific building within the ECS complex or a court within the WCA complex. This is a three-month position running from May through August.

Position Requirements:

Students must be registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours during the summer or be registered for at least 6 credit hours for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two semesters (fall and spring) living on campus at Ferris State University, or one full semester for transfer students, within the previous five years. The semester of application may be included. Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University. Must maintain a schedule that ensures regular student contact, particularly during evening and weekend hours. Meeting attendance may be required. Applicants may not be enrolled in internships, clinicals, practicums, student teaching, the police academy, or have academic commitments that require significant time off campus while employed as a CA. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to role model and promote the University's mission and vision.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Participate in an on-call duty rotation for the community. Assist with the administrative operations of the community under the supervision of a Hall Director. Create an inclusive and engaging residential community through intentional programming focused on social and professional development. Maintain community safety and respond appropriately to incidents and concerns. Work effectively in an autonomous environment while holding themselves and peers accountable. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to the frequent changes associated with summer housing, camps, and conferences. May have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week as a Desk Service Assistant within their assigned community. Serve as a positive role model for residents and peers.

Number of Positions Available:

2 Documents Needed to

Apply:

Resume/Class Schedule

Job Close Date:

April 10, 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 . 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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