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Accessibility Facilitator
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Accessibility Facilitator serves as a key member of the Disability and Accessibility Resource Center (DARC) team, providing leadership and operational oversight for accommodated testing, assistive technology, and accessibility services. This position oversees the daily operations of accommodated testing, including exam scheduling, proctoring, and coordination with faculty to ensure equitable testing experiences for students with disabilities. This position assists the Director with departmental operations to ensure the continuity of DARC services. The anticipated start date of this position is September 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F-1 EADs, OPT, H-1 B, etc.. Required: Bachelors Degree required or 4 years equivalent experience. Experience in one or more of the following areas: assistive technologies, disability services, disability accommodation, student services, student affairs, counseling, or social work. |
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Coordinator of Athletic Event Operations & Special Projects
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Coordinate oversight of event/game operations for athletics regular season, post-season, and special events. Serve as primary contact for athletics with University’s physical plant operation for athletic projects and facility maintenance issues and assist in the coordinator of all athletic facility scheduling. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc.. Required: Bachelor’s Degree or working on bachelors degree and 2 years experience with game operations or event management. Two years of athletic event and facility management experience. Job requires excellent organizational & communication skills (both written and oral), revenue generation experience, the ability to effectively manage staff in event operations and facilities management settings and provide solid customer service to diverse constituents and user groups. Must be proactive and able to work collaboratively with multiple user groups demonstrating confidence and knowledge of how events and facilities operate. |
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Secretary Level 2
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Provide basic routine secretarial support by performing a combination of receptionist, bookkeeping and clerical duties. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Satisfactory completion of two years college or equivalent technical training or business/technical schooling. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of college education, training, and experience which provide3s the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of work experience equals one year of education. Two years full-time secretarial work experience to include bookkeeping, supervisory responsibility and public contact. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time. |
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Adjunct Instructor - Geography (Part-time, Temporary)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education seeks applicants to provide instruction for a variety of face-to-face and online Geography courses on the Big Rapids, MI campus. Needs vary from semester to semester and may include introductory courses in World Regional Geography, Cultural Geography, Weather and Climate, Physical Geography, and GIS as well as upper-level courses as determined by instructor qualification and departmental needs. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught in person at Ferris State University's Big Rapids campus and potentially online. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after being accepted for employment. The anticipated start dates for these positions are August 2026 or January 2027, depending on departmental needs. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc. Required: Master's degree in Geography; GIS, Physical Geography, or Human Geography specialties within the master’s degree may apply for some courses. Higher education teaching experience. |
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Carpenter/Locksmith
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Perform skilled trades work in locksmithing and carpentry on University owned buildings and furnishings. The normal working hours are typically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. However, may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends including responding to emergency calls. If required by job duties, employee must be able to fulfill the University's requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys. Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain locksmith certification and training within one year from date of hire. Completion of a carpenter apprenticeship program, or at least six years of a combination of residential and/or commercial construction experience to include new framing, renovation, repairs, replacements, and furniture installation. |
