4S Program Coordinator
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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The Program Coordinator for Select Student Support Services (4S) serves as the primary liaison for the Determined Dawgs Scholar Academy (DDSA). DDSA is a selective, four-week summer bridge program designed to support conditionally admitted freshmen in their transition to Ferris State University. The program primarily serves students who may be the first in their family to attend college, require additional academic support, or come from under-resourced communities. In this role, the coordinator facilitates communication and collaboration among program staff, university departments, and external partners to ensure a holistic approach to student success. Responsibilities include overseeing program evaluation, managing data collection and reporting, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. The coordinator reports to the Coordinator of Student Success Initiatives. This is a temporary, grant funded position set to end on September 30th, 2029, with a possibility of renewal/continuation determined by continuation of the grant. The anticipated start date is August 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Bachelor's degree in education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field. Evidenced experience in program coordination, project management, or student support services within higher education. |
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 floor with products, maintain a clean and orderly sales floor, and create merchandise displays when needed. Assists with customer questions and concerns about product on the sales floor as well as be proactive in theft situations. Help oversee inventory counts and maintain records. Assist eCommerce Associate as needed. Fulfill other duties as needed. Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed. Required: High school diploma. One year retail experience. |
Secretary Level 2
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Provide responsible, independent secretarial support within established departmental policies and procedures. The anticipated start date for this position is August of 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Satisfactory completion of two years college or equivalent. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of education. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time. |
Public Safety Dispatcher
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety, this position is responsible for Public Safety communication system, monitors campus wide security cameras, maintain after-hours access control, and perform a variety of police records support functions, some of which require special certification. These positions will have a 4-day work week per week, 10-hour work day schedule with a shift differential of $.30 per hour, as defined in the CTA/MEA contract. The work hours for these positions are from 3:00pm – 2:00am, with a one-hour unpaid lunch period. The work schedules for these positions are as follows: Dispatcher 1/Week 1 – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Dispatcher 2/Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Week 2 – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. LEIN certified or achieve such certification within 60 days of hire. Must pass a background check. Office experience. |
Adjunct Instructor 1 - Dentist
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Working with dental hygiene faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff to provide supervision and evaluation of dental hygiene students in pre-clinical and clinical courses, dental radiology, and other dental hygiene courses. The supervising dentist works under the direction of the Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Supervisor. 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 on one of Ferris State University's campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Must be a DDS/DMD, licensed to practice in Michigan. Must have a Michigan Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance license. Must have a current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification. Recent clinical experience. |
Adjunct Instructor 3 - Core Health Sciences (9-month, Temporary, Full-Time, 1 year)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Adjunct Instructor-3, 9-month temporary for the Health Administration/Health Information Department. This position includes teaching core and interdisciplinary health courses in the College of Health Professions. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses, or sometimes online. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January of 2026 at the latest. Required: Master’s degree in health sciences or a health-related area. Three or more years of health-related work experience or teaching in higher education. |
Digital Marketing Specialist - Advertising
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Reporting to the Executive Director of Digital Experience, the Digital Marketing Specialist - Advertising will execute and optimize digital advertising campaigns across platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram), and other paid media channels as assigned by Executive Director. This position will collaborate with internal teams to align ad messaging with enrollment goals, analyze campaign performance, and make data-driven decisions to enhance conversion rates and ROI. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field. 2+ years of marketing-related professional experience (including internships). Proficiency in digital marketing analytics. Experience with campaign optimization to improve engagement. |
Financial Aid Advisor
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Provide financial aid counseling and administration, institutional information disclosure, consumer protection, debt management counseling, financial planning assistance, early financial aid awareness intervention, recruitment and retention efforts on the part of the University. Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Work experience that includes customer service and financial responsibility. |
Enterprise Application Administrator II
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Configures, integrates, administers, and provides advanced support of highly complex applications or services with many users. Anticipates issues and devises resolution methodology to support the business operations of the institution. Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or related field. At least two years in a business analyst or similar position. |
Part-time Staff Support for Athletic Bands
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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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. Required: High School Diploma. Valid driver’s license. Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word and MS Excel in particular). Proficiency in email software systems, such as Outlook. |
Title IX Coordinator Administrator
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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The Title IX Administrator (Coordinator) reports to the Dean of Student Life and has the primary responsibility of coordinating and implementing the University’s compliance efforts with Title IX, working closely with the Vice President of Student Affairs, Associate Chief Human Resources Officer, Director of Equal Opportunity, General Counsel, and other administrative leaders, and has no other duties that create a conflict of interest. The Title IX Coordinator leads and proactively influences University-wide Title IX planning, monitoring, reporting, grievance procedures, education, prevention, and training efforts. Required: Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related field. Relevant work Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in adult education, student affairs, higher education, social work, counseling, law/legal studies or related field. Three years of professional experience post-Bachelor's degree. Demonstrated professional experience related to Title IX. Demonstrated experience in managing complaints, conducting investigations, and/or effectively resolving cases in areas such as student conduct, legal offices, law enforcement, or related fields. |
Communications Specialist
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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The Communications Specialist for the Marketing and Communications team of the University Advancement and Marketing division works to identify, research, write, edit, and pitch news and feature stories that showcase the university and its people; works in collaboration with the social media team, photographer and videographer, and web team to tell the stories of Ferris State people and programs using a variety of platforms. Required: Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related field. Relevant work experience as a writer within the last five years. At least 3-5 years of experience working with the media or for a media organization. |
Admissions Recruiter
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Metro Detroit
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Provide administrative leadership and management of student recruiting activities for the University’s academic programming. This position will engage in a variety of recruiting activities, including regional and national travel, high school visits, career fairs, portfolio reviews, and recruitment events. The position also includes providing general information about academic programs, and ensuring prospective students are informed about admissions processes, housing, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities. The Admissions Recruiter will help meet enrollment goals and act as the primary contact for prospective students. This position will be positioned in Metro Detroit. This role reports to TBD. Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Valid driver’s license required. Work experience in an aspect of recruitment, marketing, public relations, and/or financial aid. Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills which include attention to detail and accuracy. Must be proficient with information multiple forms of technology and its applications for delivery and management of student recruitment. |
Adjunct Instructor 3 - Construction Management
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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We are seeking a 3-year full-time temporary faculty member (9-month contract) to teach face-to-face in one or more of the following degree programs: Building Construction Technology AAS, Civil Engineering Technology AAS, Construction Management BS and Facilities Management BS. The role involves teaching lectures and/or labs in topics related to construction, facilities management, and virtual design and construction. The faculty member is expected to focus on student success, maintain office hours, and integrate current technology in their teaching. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January of 2026 at the latest. 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. |
Director of Grand Rapids Operations
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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The Director of Grand Rapids Operations provides administrative leadership for the Extended and International Operations (EIO) activities in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the surrounding area. Responsible for the region's undergraduate and graduate credit degree programming and building relationships with the region's community colleges, businesses, associations, and chamber groups. Work with academic colleges to support faculty recruitment and are responsible for selecting, training, supervising, and mentoring individuals reporting to the position to deliver quality programming and positive student learning experiences. Collaborate with academic and administrative units to achieve strategic planning goals and identify and implement new programs and delivery sites. All regional employees report either directly or indirectly to the Director. The individual is responsible for the region's undergraduate and graduate credit educational programming. It may also be required as a resource in the area for non-credit activities. Reports to the Dean of Extended and International Operations. The anticipated start date for this position is July of 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Master’s degree in business, education, or a related field. Five years of successful, full-time work experience with educational outreach activities in higher education and/or business and industry settings are required. Experience in supervision and strategic planning. |
Part-time Theatre Technician (9 month)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Part-time Theatre Technician working up to 28 hours per week will assist the Technical Theatre Instructor/Auditorium Manager with all the technical elements for events. This can include sound, scenery, lighting, painting, and running performances in Williams Auditorium. Job schedule will include some days, evenings & weekends. This is a 9-month part-time (no more than 28 hours per week) position during the academic year (mid- August to mid-May) at the main campus in Big Rapids. The start date for this position is August 2025. Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license. Experience beyond high school with the technical aspects of mounting and running events such as set construction, painting, lighting, sound, rigging and audio visual. |
Adjunct Instructor 1- Project Management
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Multiple Locations
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The candidate will teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate Project Management classes as needed. Faculty may be required to teach utilizing face-to-face, blended and/or online modes of delivery; delivery on or off campus; assuring/improving learning through assessment; close consultation with program faculty, as well as training via the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include but are not limited to: keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). 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. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. This posting is being used for face to face and/or online instruction. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January of 2026 at the latest. Required: Master’s degree in Project Management or related field OR Any Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Project Management. Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Minimum 3 years of relevant teaching experience or professional Project Management experience. |
Adjunct Faculty - Art and Design, High School Dual Enrollment Program
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. KCAD has dual enrollment partnerships with many high schools throughout Michigan. These high schools offer students the opportunity to take KCAD classes for KCAD college credit. The classes are taught in the high school or in another site in the high school area. Responsibilities for a KCAD adjunct faculty member, for the High School Dual Enrollment program, include syllabus and class preparation, instruction during scheduled course time, providing reasonable availability to students for consultation and assistance with respect to assigned course(s), evaluation of student performance, and communication with KCAD regarding course outcomes and expectations. Courses are to be taught in person at the applicable dual enrollment Michigan location. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. |
Adjunct Instructor 1 - Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL)
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Multiple Locations
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Part-time doctoral-level teaching in the area of community college/higher education governance and policy at campus locations and online (hybrid delivery). In addition to teaching, part-time faculty are also responsible for typical course-related tasks (assessment, course development, and quarterly faculty meetings). The anticipated start date of this position is January 2025 at the earliest and May 2025 at the latest. This is a pooled position. Applications will be held until vacancies occur, when qualified candidates may be contacted. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes semester-by-semester. All DCCL courses are hybrid with some face-to-face and some online instruction. Candidates must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin following acceptance of employment. Required: PhD, EdD, or JD relevant to the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program. Applicants must have executive-level leadership/administration experience in a community college or other higher education organization. Applicants must have teaching experience within higher education. |
Adjunct Instructor 1 - Electronics and Automation Engineering Technology
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Multiple Locations
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Temporary faculty teaching AAS and/or BS level coursework involving Industrial, Electronics and Automation Technology. Typical subject matter includes DC / AC circuit analysis, Industrial Electronics, Motors and Motor Controls, Programmable Logic Controllers, Digital Systems, Electronic Devices and Sensors. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January of 2026 at the latest. 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 on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. Required: A master’s or higher-level degree in field or closely related field and 3 years of relevant industrial experience. (all courses up through 400 level). A master’s or higher-level degree out of field with at least one bachelor’s or associate’s degree in field and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses taught. (all courses up through 400 level). A bachelor’s degree in field and 5 years of relevant industry experience directly related to courses taught; or an associate’s degree in field and any baccalaureate degree and 5 years of relevant industry experience. (all courses up through 200 level). 3-5 years of relevant industry experience dependent upon degree obtained. See Required Education. |