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Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 56200 – Student Financial
Services

Advertised Salary: $22.57 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and CTA/MEA-NEA
Agreement



Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (Health Care, vacation, etc.) Please see the following
link for a list of benefits offered with this position.



Clerical Tech Association
(CTA)

FLSA: Non-Exempt


Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time


Union Group: Clerical-Technical Association
(MEA-NEA)

Term of Position: 12 Month


At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause

Summary
of Position


Assist in the administration of the activities of Student Financial Services, which focus on third-party
billings, dual enrollment, and coordinate with outside agencies to receive funds on behalf of students.

Position
Type:
Staff


Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. The requirements
listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.



Required Work Experience

Two years of full-time work experience within an office setting with complex accounting and communication experience.


Strong
computer knowledge, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based transactions.

Physical Demands


  • Office Environment
  • Moving
  • Sitting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive movement

Additional
Education/Experiences to be Considered

Higher education work experience with student accounts and Banner experience


Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Process third party billing authorizations and vouchers from a wide scope
of outside agencies.


Analyze and reconcile third party payments and contract accounts.

Coordinate billing for veterans funding
programs.


Manage international sponsorship programs.

Serve as the lead contact for students sponsored through the Michigan
Works program.


Coordinate with external agencies on student sponsorships, including Michigan Educational Trust (MET), local high
schools, and employers.

Assist with front desk duties


Hire, train, and supervise student employees.

Be cross-trained in
other specialized areas within the office.


Report directly to the Assistant Director of Student Financial Services

Responsible
for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.


Perform all duties in compliance with applicable University policies
and procedures and state and federal requirements.

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with University policies and
applicable laws.


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.

Skills and
Abilities


Communicate effectively.

Work with a variety of people under adverse conditions.


Make sound
decisions under time constraints and pressure.

Accurately perform mathematical calculations.


Provide accurate information when
advising students.

Use computer software such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.


Supervise and train student
employees in their characteristic duties.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds,
including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.


Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcript 1

Special Instructions to Applicants


Transcript 1 (REQUIRED):
Applicants who have completed college coursework or attained a degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript. If you do not have a
transcript, please write a justification explaining how your work experience is equivalent to the required education and attach that
justification in lieu of the transcript. Equivalency for education is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of
education.

Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required
to submit an official transcript.



Initial Application Review Date: June 22, 2026

Open Until Position
is Filled?:
Yes



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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