Ferris State University·Big Rapids, Michigan
Provide general support for athletic facilities, including game operations, team management, and facility maintenance. Duties include taking tickets, managing equipment, and directing guests during events.
Position Title: Athletic Staff (Part-Time) Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department:
51700 - Camp Overhead
14.00 Benefits:
Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Part Time Support [https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Benefits/parttime.htm]
This position is on a part time as needed basis with no guarantee of hours and will be used to fill in gaps in our student worker staff.
The job duties will vary depending on the needs and the schedule of teams and events.
This part time as needed position will work mainly on campus holidays and breaks along with evenings and weekends.
Team manager duties such as taking care of equipment and uniforms, coordinating snacks and meals for road trips, filling water bottles
Facility duties such as opening or closing the building and or individual rooms, moving equipment or packages, monitoring events, and the areas that the general public are allowed in by directing the flow of guests and visitors.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: Organized and detail-oriented Motivated self-starter Ability to work with large groups of people Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Initial Application Review Date: February 16, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes Posting Close Date: 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]. Click here [https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Employment/homepage.htm] to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience assisting at a sports facility or with a team. Preference is given to candidates with experience in college athletics.
Market context
In Michigan, part-time athletic staff roles often appear around schools, colleges, and community sports programs that need reliable event and facility support. Competition can be stronger when employers prefer candidates with college athletics experience, so prior hands-on work with teams or sports facilities can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show scheduling flexibility and relevant sideline or facility experience.