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Custodian (9 month)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Perform custodial duties independently or within a team environment as assigned, providing a high standard of cleanliness. This is a 9-month custodial position, S-Th, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Valid driver's license. Custodial/Janitorial work experience in a commercial-hospital-school environment, in a commercial cleaning service, or completion of the Ferris State University JANUS (custodial) training. Demonstrated experience with correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaner, automatic scrubber, high speed burnisher, single disc scrubber, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment or other essential or similar custodial equipment. |
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Residential Advisor (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Residential Advisor (RA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. |
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Assistant Professor – Project Management (Tenure Track - 9 month)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The College of Business at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in Project Management. Teaching will include project management undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, faculty are expected to be student-oriented, advise, and integrate current technology into the learning environment. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses or approved FSU sites. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. 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, they will engage in scholarly/professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees. The selected candidate should be willing to serve as a program coordinator. Off-campus and online teaching may be required. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest. |
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Degree Works Specialist
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Primary responsibilities include programming for Ferris' degree audit platform, MyDegree (Degree Works by Ellucian). This position scribes curricular changes, generates reports, reviews curriculum proposals, and provides customer service related to MyDegree. This is a full-time, continuing position. Required: Bachelor’s degree. 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 professional work experience in an office setting. |
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Enrollment Services Software Specialist
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Work independently and under minimal supervision to implement and coordinate the operations of the Enrollment Services e-communication software system and any other assigned computerized system(s) that may be used in Enrollment Services. Serves as the liaison with the software company to implement and make revisions to the software. Communicate and perform duties in a manner that provides excellent service and is responsive to customer needs. Function as a ‘lead worker’ to assist others and answer questions relating to technical software systems used in the department. Required: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Database Technology, Business or equivalent. Two years of full time experience that includes working with electronic recruiting systems or large database software systems. |
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Custodian
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Perform custodial duties independently or within a team environment as assigned, providing a high standard of cleanliness. This is a custodial position M-F, 5:00 pm – 1:30 am. Required: High school diploma or GED equivalency. Valid driver's license. Custodial/Janitorial work experience in a commercial-hospital-school environment, in a commercial cleaning service, or completion of the Ferris State University JANUS (custodial) training. Demonstrated experience with correct operation of a variety of commercial custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaner, automatic scrubber, high speed burnisher, single disc scrubber, carpet extraction/shampoo equipment or other essential or similar custodial equipment. |
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2026-27 Housing Community Advisor (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Community Advisor (CA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. |
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Adjunct Instructor - DCCL: IDSL 855 Managing Financial Resources, Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL)
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Multiple Locations
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| Ferris State University seeks qualified candidates to teach part-time in the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program. Instruction occurs on campus, at off-campus locations, and online. Course Assignment: IDSL 855 Managing Financial Resources. Provides an overview of the budgetary concepts and processes that are foundational to the financial health of community colleges, including decision-making frameworks, analytical tools, capital planning, technology planning, and state and federal regulations and practices. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Applications will be retained until vacancies arise, at which time qualified candidates may be contacted. This posting is for a 7 ½ week mixed delivery course – typically one face-to-face weekend (either in Michigan or Houston, Texas) followed by online instruction. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment and the duration of time performing services for Ferris State University. Please note, if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment with Ferris will not continue. The anticipated start date of this position is May 2026 at the earliest and August 2026 at the latest. Required: Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, or JD) in a discipline relevant to community college leadership. Significant administrative experience in a community college or relevant subject-matter expertise (e.g., higher education finance, budgeting and resource allocation, strategic planning, or fiscal policy in postsecondary education). Applicants must demonstrate substantial leadership or administrative experience at the mid- to senior level within a community college or comparable higher education institution, along with documented teaching experience in higher education. |
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Secretary Level 2 - College of Arts, Sciences and Education
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The College of Arts, Sciences and Education seeks applicants for a Secretary Level 2. This position will support the delivery of academic functions within the college and provide primary support in the Social Work Department. The position will follow established college/departmental policies and procedures. The anticipated start date of this position is November 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Satisfactory completion of two years college or equivalent such as military technical training or business/technical schooling. The requirements listed above 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 work experience equals one year of education. Two years full-time secretarial work experience to include bookkeeping, supervisory responsibility, and public contact. |
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Personal Counselor/Assistant Professor
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| The Personal Counselor/Assistant Professor is a full time, tenure track, 12 month position. Personal Counselors are responsible for providing individual and group, short-term mental health counseling and crisis intervention for Ferris State University (FSU) students. This is an embedded position working at the KCAD Grand Rapids site. The position serves as the primary mental health provider for all Ferris Students taking classes in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area including KCAD, Ferris State P3 and P4 Pharmacy students, Ferris Grand Rapids students, Optometry students, and any other students taking classes through the Grand Rapids Success Hub. This position may also provide virtual services to Ferris students on the Big Rapids main campus as needed. Personal Counselors are tasked with providing outreach, education, consultation and training to students, faculty, and staff on mental health topics. As this embedded position is physically housed outside of Big Rapids, the selected candidate will be empowered to make changes and recommendations based on client’s unique needs and experiences at the Grand Rapids site. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong sense of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to operate as a part of a team, as well as independently. Required: Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and/or Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or comparable mental health professional degree. One year of demonstrated experience providing mental health therapy for clients with a wide range of psychological and emotional health concerns. Active license to practice in the state of Michigan. LMSW, LP, and/or LPC. LLMSW, LLP or LLC may be considered. |
