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Assistant Professor of Social Work
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Multiple Locations
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| The Social Work Department at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track position teaching primarily online in our MSW program, with some BSW in-person teaching opportunities as needed at our Big Rapids and Traverse City campuses. We are recruiting candidates with expertise in the areas of research, mental/behavioral health, policy, macro practice, and community development. However, candidates in all areas are encouraged to apply. While supporting and encouraging research, Ferris State University is primarily a teaching university. The role includes; curriculum development, student advising, participation in Department, College, and University academic-related activities. We urge applicants with substantial social work education experience who are interested in teaching and mentoring our next generation of social workers. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The start date for this position is August 2025. Required: MSW from a CSWE accredited institution. Candidate must have/or be eligible and apply for a Michigan Social Work License upon hire. Two years of post-MSW clinical practice experience. Ability to work effectively with both faculty colleagues and diverse student populations, and contribute to a multicultural academic environment. |
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Education Clerical General Level I (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| This position is office based and customer service oriented, as well as staff-support focused to maintain basic tasks and procedures for the office. |
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Summer Camp Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Summer Camp Assistant (SCaA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. They work in the residence halls to assist with camps over the summer. |
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Housing and Residence Life Student Housing Asst (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Office of Housing and Residence Life at Ferris State University is searching to specifically to work with the Coordinator of Housing Facilities and The Housing and Residence Life Facilities Intern to prepare the Residence Halls for the fall school year. |
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O.I.E. Admissions Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| This position involves work with processing international admission documents. |
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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 - Motor Pool Vehicle Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you a student in the Automotive program or just have general knowledge in the field? If so, this position will allow you to use your skills and gain new ones while assisting mechanics on different tasks. But, you do not have to be a student in Automotive to apply. |
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Facilities – Landscape Services (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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Accounting Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Ferris State University Accounting Department is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Student Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations. This hands-on position offers practical experience in accounting processes, financial systems, and internal controls, making it an ideal opportunity for students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, or business administration. |
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Associate Vice President for Advancement & Executive Director, The Ferris Foundation
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Associate Vice President for Advancement & the Executive Director of the Ferris Foundation provides strategic leadership to a team of gift officers and annual giving professionals to advance Ferris State University’s philanthropic priorities by leading and developing a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and measurable fundraising success. The AVP partners with the VP of University Advancement & Marketing and the university advancement leadership team to establish comprehensive fundraising strategies and integrate best practices, while personally managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors. Additionally, the AVP fosters a culture of cross-campus engagement, collaborating with faculty, athletics, and key stakeholders to enhance donor participation and secure transformational and planned gifts that drive long-term institutional growth. Required: Bachelor’s degree. At least 8 years of progressive experience in advancement within higher education. Demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and closing six-figure and seven-figure gifts from various sources. Experience with capital campaigns. |
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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor - Primary Care- Michigan College of Optometry
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position. The successful applicant will assume duties in patient care and teaching in the clinic, classroom, and laboratories. The faculty member will be expected to develop in the areas of patient care, teaching/advising, scholarly/professional activities, and service. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising graduate professional students, participation in university and professional committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance. Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025 at the latest. Required: At the time of appointment, the applicant must hold the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and must either have completed an accredited optometric residency or have an equivalent degree or experience in patient care. At the time of appointment, the applicant must have or be eligible to obtain a Michigan optometry license with DPA and TPA certifications and be eligible for appointment to the clinical staff of the college. At least one year of residency experience, or 5 years of consistent clinical experience post-graduation if no residency was completed, or commensurate work/professional experience |
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Ice Arena Facility Supervisor (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Have you been working at the ice arena and are interested in growing at the facility? If so, they are seeking out a facility supervisor. |
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Ice Arena Student Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you interested in hockey or skating? If so, the ice arena is seeking student employees to help around the arena. |
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Football Equipment Graduate Assistant
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Responsible for the coordination, oversight and management of the equipment activities for the Ferris State football team at the NCAA Division II level that meets all industry and competitive safeguard standards. Pursuant to FSU-HRPP 2005:44, "Students currently admitted on a full-time basis, defined as carrying at least 9 credits per semester, to a Ferris State University graduate program and earning credits toward a graduate degree, may qualify for a Graduate Project Assistant (GPA) position". Position is 20 hours per week and the work year is August 1 - May 31. Required: Bachelor's Degree. Must be enrolled in a Ferris State University Graduate program for Fall 2025 semester, carrying at least 9 credits per semester. One year of equipment-related experience or athletic-related experience. Knowledge of issuing, fitting, cleaning, and maintaining athletic equipment. |
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UA&M Front Desk Attendant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you good at problem solving and have experience in customer service? If so, this position may be your opportunity to expand on those skills while gaining other skills as well. |
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Philanthropy Officer
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, and working with other staff and volunteers. The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual mid-level major gift prospects that are capable of making gift commitments of $10,000 or more to support Ferris State University’s funding priorities. Travel is required, including some evenings and/or weekends. Required: Bachelor’s degree. At least 2 - 4 years of professional, relevant experience or a combination of education and experience |
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CAPS Customer Service Representative (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| In this position, you will be answering phone, emails and checking-in people as they come into the CAPS Office. Helping with advertising events for the office, and assisting with daily task. |
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CAPS Peer Engagement Coach (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| A Peer Coach is a student guide for new students at Ferris State. They will provide information, encouragement, skills, perspective, and feedback to the students. They are an additional resource and a first friend to help our newest students succeed! |
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Adjunct Instructor 1 - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
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Multiple Locations
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| The School of Design and Manufacturing invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. Position requires teaching undergraduate-level lecture and laboratory coursework in a "hands-on" academic environment. 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 used for face to face and/or online instruction. For in-person or hybrid teaching positions, candidates must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. 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. For courses that are taught 100% online, the candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January of 2026 at the latest. 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 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. |
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Adjunct Instructor 1 - Plastics and Polymer
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Teach one or more courses in one or more of the following degree programs: Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology AAS and Plastics Engineering Technology BS. Courses assigned may be lectures or labs; face-to-face, blended, or online. A focus on student success, safety, and use of current technology are expected. Regular office hours are also expected. 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 for this position is August 2025 at the earliest, and January 2026 at the latest. 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. |
