"Part-time Staff Support for Athletic Bands"

Summary of Position:

Ferris State University's newly expanded music program, which now includes our new Bulldog Marching Band, seeks a 28 hours per week support staff member. This person will support the directors and band members through a variety of tasks, including: assisting with budget; organizing band camps, events, rehearsals, and travel; managing inventories, including instruments, equipment and music; and performing other general office related tasks. The anticipated start date for this position is July or August 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education: High School Diploma.

Required Work Experience: Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word and MS Excel in particular) Proficiency in email software systems, such as Outlook

Required Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands: Office Environment, Bending, Carrying, Inclement Weather, Moving, Reaching, Sitting, Twisting, Balancing, Climbing, Driving, Heights, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Repetitive movement, Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Experience working in music, Experience working in an educational setting, Experience working in music education, Knowledge of musical instruments, Knowledge of ensembles comprising a band program in an educational setting, Experience managing websites

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organize and schedule appointments
• Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Maintain a filing system
• Order office supplies
• Maintain contact lists
• Book travel arrangements via travel system
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Provide general support to students and directors
• Act as the point of contact for many external partnerships
• Copy and file music, forms, and other documents
• Place orders for equipment and supplies
• Equipment inventory management
• Work evenings and weekends, as needed
• Ability to drive during the day and night hours
• Assist with moving/transporting equipment, as needed.
• 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
• Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Working knowledge of office equipment including computers, printers, and copiers
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume

Initial Application Review Date: July 14, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes