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Stage/Auditorium Assistant Level I (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Williams Auditorium is seeking a dependable, motivated student worker to join our event operations team. This position provides hands-on experience in live events, concerts, theater, lectures, conferences, performances, and other programs held at Williams Auditorium.
This is a great opportunity for students interested in theater, music, event planning, production, communications, hospitality, entertainment, or live events, but no previous technical experience is required. |
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Social Science Clerical I (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Clerical General Level I position will consist of office work and will allow you to expand your knowledge in Microsoft programs and other general office duties. |
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Facilities - Moving Crew (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ferris is looking to add more students to their moving crew. This position will allow you to travel around to different locations on campus and assist in moving items. |
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Facilities - HVACR Maintenance (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you pursuing a career in HVAC? If so, this position may be your opportunity to gain further knowledge and experience within HVAC maintenance. |
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Part-Time Ferris Outfitters Merchandise Associate
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Manages the prepping and storing of incoming store merchandise. Replenish the sales floor with products, maintain a clean, orderly sales floor, and create merchandise displays as needed. Assists with customer questions and concerns about products on the sales floor and is proactive in theft situations. Help oversee inventory counts and maintain records. Assist the eCommerce Associate as needed. Fulfill other duties as needed. Must be available to work nights and weekends as 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. |
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Director for Digital Experience
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, the Director for Digital Experience is the campus webmaster and collaborates with internal and external constituencies to promote a consistent approach for developing and presenting the content of the university’s website, ferris.edu. Primary responsibilities include the oversight of the University’s content management system (CMS), the conceptualization, design, development, analysis, maintenance, and accessibility of the ferris.edu site, and other related websites that further the University’s mission and its marketing, advancement, academic and administrative objectives. Additional duties include oversight of digital advertising and social media. The Director for Digital Experience is expected to demonstrate sound judgment and balance relative to facilitating the many creative, functionality/user-experience, technical, analytic, security, and accessibility demands placed on ferris.edu. The position also covers Ferris State University's digital presence, overseeing the creation, placement, and performance of digital advertising. The position also oversees Ferris State social media platforms, overseeing the creation, posting, and performance of content across all platforms. This position oversees the university's campus portal, Ferris360, and is responsible for collaborating with units across the university to optimize this platform for use by students, faculty, staff, and community members. This position provides leadership and supervision for assigned staff, including content creators and web developers. This position oversees the implementation and development of digital analytics tools for tracking data related to the use of digital platforms and the effectiveness of digital advertising initiatives. |
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Administrator of Student Success Initiatives, Academic Support
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Provide leadership and direct support for academic success initiatives within the Office of Student Success Initiatives (SSI), with a primary emphasis on advancing the persistence, academic success, and degree completion of first-generation students. Through proactive, individualized, and coordinated support, the Administrator will help students navigate academic and transitional challenges, connect with university resources, and develop strategies for success. This position supports the implementation and continuous improvement of the University's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant while helping integrate grant-supported strategies into the broader student success infrastructure. This is a grant-funded position with a temporary assignment through September 30, 2029. Continued employment is contingent upon successful performance and the availability of grant funding. The anticipated start date of this position is September 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Offers are determined based on a review of the candidate's qualifications, including education, training, experience, and internal pay equity considerations. The range for this posting is $60,892 - $70,729. Placement within the range will generally be based on the following factors: Entry-Range: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and core requirements of the position. Mid-Range: Candidates with three or more years of directly related professional experience and demonstrate proficiency in the key responsibilities of the role. Upper Range: Candidates with seven or more years of directly related experience, advanced knowledge, specialized skills, certifications, or expertise that provide significant value to the position. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's overall qualifications, experience, and alignment with the University's compensation philosophy in consultation with Human Resources. |
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Assistant Professor - Management (Tenure Track - 9 month)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor - Management position. Teaching may include undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, and faculty are expected to be student-oriented, advise, and integrate current technology into the learning environment. Additionally, faculty will participate in collaborative efforts to foster curricular efforts, participate in assessment of student learning, and further develop programmatic enhancement. Specifically, we expect the candidate to be willing to engage students outside the classroom, support and expand our existing academic initiatives, and be willing to mentor students beyond a traditional academic advising role. In support of teaching, candidates will engage in scholarly/professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees. Off-campus and online teaching may be required. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. 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: Doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) in Management or a closely related field. If the doctorate is in a closely related field, you must have at least 18 graduate credit hours in Management courses. Three years of industry experience. ABD will be considered. The degree must be from an accredited institution. |
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Assistant Professor – Project Management (Tenure Track - 9 month)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Project Management position. Teaching may include undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, and faculty are expected to be student-oriented, advise, and integrate current technology into the learning environment. Additionally, faculty will participate in collaborative efforts to foster curricular efforts, participate in assessment of student learning, and further develop programmatic enhancement. Specifically, we expect the candidate to be willing to engage students outside the classroom, support and expand our existing academic initiatives, and be willing to mentor students beyond a traditional academic advising role. In support of teaching, candidates will engage in scholarly/professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees. Off-campus and online teaching may be required. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date is January of 2027 at the earliest and August 2027 at the latest. 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. |
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Part-time Clerical (Racquet & Fitness Center)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Ferris State University Racquet and Fitness Center is looking to fill front desk staff positions. This position offers 15- 28 hours per week, but the shifts may include early openings, late closing, weekends, or during university breaks. Required: High school diploma. Must have at least 3 years of working experience. |
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Facilities – Landscape Service (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Do you enjoy doing work outdoors? If so, this position allows you to travel around campus doing landscape services. |
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SLA Tutor (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| A SLA tutor provides academic support through SLA workshop sessions focused on specific courses or topics with the guidance of the SLA facilitator. This role involves assisting SLA workshops that review key concepts, reinforce course material, and help students prepare for assignments and exams. SLA tutors help students learn by providing focused, interactive learning activities in a group setting. SLA workshops take place in a classroom provided by the department or professor for up to 1 hour and 15 per session. |
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Disability & Access Clerical 2 (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Do you have previous office experience and work with limited supervision? If so, the position of Clerical General Level II may be your opportunity to continue to expand your office experience. |
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Facilities – Custodian (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Custodian positions are open for anyone who enjoys being busy and active while at work. This position includes multiple responsibilities that will have you traveling around campus. Days and hours will be for 2nd shift that begins at 5:00 pm and ends at 1:30 am, M-F. |
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Facilities – Custodian (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Custodian positions are open for anyone who enjoys being busy and active while at work. This position includes multiple responsibilities that will have you traveling around campus. These positions will be for 3rd shift that begins at 10:30 pm and ends at 7:00 am, S-Sa |
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Facilities – Custodian (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Custodian positions are open for anyone who enjoys being busy and active while at work. This position includes multiple responsibilities that will have you traveling around campus. These positions are for the 1st shift that begins at 6:00 am and ends at 2:30 pm, S-Sa |
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Part-Time Dining Services
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Dining Services is seeking hard working individuals to join a team of professionals dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Several positions classified as part time continuing are available to assist in providing support in our retail, catering and residential food service operations, working up to 28 hours a week. Duties vary and could include greeting customers, processing meal plans, cash and credit card transactions utilizing a point of sales system, assisting with food production and service of food as needed. Individuals in this position will be exposed to all food types (ex. shellfish, peanuts, & fruit) in an environment where industrial strength cleaners are used. Work hours may vary, and you may be required to be on-call, work evenings, weekends and holidays. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Demonstrated history of effective interpersonal communication, teamwork, and providing cheerful customer assistance. |
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Dining Service Substitute Trainee
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| This temporary position provides support in food service production by assisting in food preparation and other service needs in dining, working up to 40 hours a week. Duties will include preparing entrees and soups, short-order cooking, assisting with salad and bakery product preparation, warewashing and maintenance, and preparing service areas. Individuals in this position will be exposed to all food types (ex. shellfish, peanuts, & fruit) in an environment where industrial-strength cleaners are used. Work hours may vary, and you may be required to be on-call. Employees must be able to interact with students, staff, faculty, and patrons; project a positive image; and communicate effectively with others in a manner that demonstrates a desire to provide great customer service and reflects an awareness of the customers' needs. Individuals hired as a Dining Service Substitute Trainee may not serve in this capacity for more than 1 year and may not return to this position after the assignment has ended. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. |
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Temporary Cook
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| A Temporary Cook position is available with Dining Services at The Rock Cafe. The normal working hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Sunday through Thursday. Days off are Friday and Saturday. The start date for this temporary position will be August 23, 2026. The exact duration of this temporary position is undetermined at this time, but it will not exceed one year. The employee may be required to work other times, including days/evenings, and/or weekends. If required by job duties, the employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning the issuance of University keys. Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply. Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers, and maintaining the assigned area. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. One year full-time equivalent work experience in food preparation in an institutional facility, or two years full-time equivalent experience in commercial food preparation in lieu of institutional experience |
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OIE Student Services Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The OIE Student Services Assistant supports the Office of International Education by helping create a welcoming and engaging environment for international students. Responsibilities include assisting with planning and promoting OIE events, creating educational and informational social media content, providing front desk customer service by answering phones and assisting visitors, and supporting the Immigration and Student Services Coordinator with various administrative and student service tasks. This position offers valuable experience in event planning, communication, customer service, and intercultural engagement. |
