Position Title Advancement Student Assistant (Student Position) Location Big Rapids, MI 49307 Work Type Student Employment - General Department 70 - Univer Advance and Mktg Job No 497687 Salary $13.73 - $13.99 Summary The Advancement Student Assistant will assist the Advancement Communications Specialist and Managers of Annual Giving and Alumni/Annual Giving Operations with executing social media activities for the Ferris State Alumni Association and The Ferris Foundation. Position Requirements Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Social media experience preferred (Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and the Hootsuite platform). Detail-oriented and organized. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively. Reliability and punctuality. Photography and videography experience preferred. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Progress toward an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from Ferris State University. Some evening and weekend work availability preferred, always with advanced notice. Discretion when working with confidential university information and the ability to meet deadlines. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Drafting and scheduling compelling social media posts on all platforms compliant with brand standards. Assisting with promotional and PR initiatives. Providing light photo and video support as needed. Collaborating with the Advancement Team to identify giving trends and goals. Assisting with fundraising planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Assisting with social media tracking and analytics, including the design and creation of reports for review. Performing other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned. Number of Positions Available 1 Documents Needed to Apply Cover Letter Resume Class Schedule Job Close Date April 17, 2026 EEO Statement Ferris State University, an Affi… #J-18808-Ljbffr