Bulldogs RISE: Inclusive Living Support Staff

Position Title

Bulldogs RISE: Inclusive Living Support Staff

Location

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department

43100 - Interdisciplinary Studies

Advertised Salary

$16.00 per hour

Benefits

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Part Time Support

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time

Part-Time

Union Group

N/A

Term of Position

9 Month (non-faculty)

At Will/Just Cause

Just Cause

Summary of Position

The Inclusive Living Support Staff will provide direct support and oversight to residents participating in the Bulldogs RISE program. The role focuses on building relationships, ensuring residents' well-being, and fostering community engagement, particularly in the evenings and on weekends.

The positions are part-time, not to exceed 28 hours per week.

These are two-year, temporary, grant funded positions that are potentially renewable through the term of the grant, which concludes in January of 2031.

The anticipated start date of these positions is January 4, 2027. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.

Position Type

Staff

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Work Experience

Experience working with people with special needs.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

• Carrying
• Driving
• Standing
• Twisting

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

A passion for our mission of working with people with intellectual disabilities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Be the main contact and support for the residents by completing an in-person evening check-in; approximately 1- 1.5 hours per evening during the week, Monday

• Thursday on a rotating basis.

Be the main contact and support for the residents 1-2 weekends a month, on a rotating basis,

(Friday 3:00pm – Monday 7:00am).

Make contact with students each evening (Friday – Sunday); provide an opportunity for a group activity that you attend with them for approximately 2.5 hours on one of the two weekend days.

On call after normal academic hours (7:00pm-12:00am); rotation for on-call duty; this is to answer student questions.

Any emergency contact that requires direct contact is compensated at the current CLS rates.

Communicate regularly with the Bulldogs RISE program.

Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of your duties.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.

Cultivate 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

Document information as needed (i.e., student concern reports, CLS forms, etc.).

Skills and Abilities

Experience working with people with special needs.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

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

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume.

Initial Application Review Date

11/16/2026

Open Until Position is Filled?

Yes

Posting Close Date

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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