Job Summary Job no: 497650 Work type: Student Employment - General Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307 Categories: Student Employment - General Position Title: CMREN Student Worker (Student Position) Department: College of Health Professionals Advertised Salary: $15.00 Summary of Position: This position serves in a support role for a grant‑funded project which amplifies current Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in the five‑county area of Lake, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, and Osceola, in the building of a regional Recovery Ecosystem. This position reports directly to the Project Director and the Network Director. A grant‑funded position, this temporary position is funded through June 30, 2027. Position Requirements Required Education: Healthcare or Social work knowledge required. Graduate or Professional program enrollment preferred, e.g., students enrolled in Pharmacy, Optometry, Master of Social Work, Master of Public Health, Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs. Skills and Abilities: Healthcare knowledge, especially as related to Substance Use Disorder and/or Opioid Use Disorder. Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Canva knowledge is desired. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated teamwork and leadership ability. Ability to set and meet project deadlines. Required work experience: Previous experience in a work‑related environment preferred. Required licenses and certifications: None. Additional education/experiences to be considered: None. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serves in a support role supporting the Network Director as needed to meet Work Plan strategies and actions. Assist Network Director with meeting arrangements, filing, phone and contact management, and serve as a liaison between the grant work and Ferris State University students. Assist the Project Director (PD) with media marketing and technology aspects of the grant project, including arranging and coordinating virtual conference meetings, arranging and organizing technology for education sessions, and assisting the media vendor with maintaining currency of the SUD/OUD service database available to the community‑at‑large in the service area. Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the CMREN Network Director and CMREN Core Team, to be held twice monthly at a minimum. Students will be provided assignments with directions, including a deadline for completion and the estimated number of hours required for completion. Students will be required to use electronic time keeping to track hours worked and location. Application Details Number of Positions Available: 1 Documents Needed to Apply: Class Schedule, 2 Professional References Job Close Date: March 27, 2026 Advertised: 06 Mar 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 27 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr