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Spring 2026 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. They are responsible for the safety and security of the community within East Campus Suites (ECS) or West Campus Apartments (WCA) as well as administrative tasks for multiple aspects of the community. The CA will assume responsibility for a specific building within the ECS complex or court with the WCA complex. |
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Registrar Clerical Level 2 (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Do you have experience in Clerical General Level I? If so, this position of Clerical General Level II may be your opportunity to continue growing your knowledge in the office setting. |
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The Spark Service Representative (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| The Spark is seeking students for the Service Representative position. This position may be your opportunity for growth and leadership available. |
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The Spark Student Manager (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Have you been an employee of The Spark and want to move up to manager? If so, this position may be your opportunity to grow with the company and gain leadership experience. |
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David L. Eisler Center Set Up Staff (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Student Life, Set up Staff is responsible for event space cleanliness, maintenance, arrangement, and equipment of the David L Eisler Center. Set Up Staff must be able to work independently and work well with others to ensure students and guests needs are being met.
Preference will be given to students with morning availability (8am-12p) |
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KCAD Custodial Assistant (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Do you have availability during the day or in the evening? If so, being a custodial assistant has positions for whenever you are available. |
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Pharmacy Data Analyst Asst (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| The College of Pharmacy Collaborative to Advance Pharmacy Enterprises (CAPE) is seeking a motivated Student Data Analyst Assistant to support faculty members and data analysts with healthcare data analysis. |
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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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CAPS Customer Service Rep (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Join a fun team that can also help with your personal career success! In this position, you will be answering phone, emails and checking-in people as they come into the CAPS Office. Helping with planning, staffing, and advertising events for the office, and assisting with daily task. |
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Housing Desk Services Asst (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Desk Services Assistant (DSA) is a part-time student staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. The DSA must live on campus and is preferred to live in the community in which they live. They work at the front desk of the building in which they live, or the front desk of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. |
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Assistant Professor
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The College of Arts Sciences and Education at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position. Specifically, a writing generalist with expertise in integrating digital media tools with writing instruction, including multimodal composition and/or digital storytelling, to teach a variety of upper- and lower-level writing courses. Candidates with additional expertise in foundational/developmental writing, linguistics, or Spanish language are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching may include 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. 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 of this position is August 2026. Required: Ph.D. in English, rhetoric and composition, literature, or a related field required by August 1, 2026. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching college-level writing. |
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Payroll Operations Specialist
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Payroll Operations Specialist is responsible for the biweekly completion of the payroll cycle for 3000+ hourly and salaried employees. The position will monitor assigned payroll activities and program components essential for effective departmental functioning. Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an Accounting/Finance or Business Administration emphasis or a closely related field. 3-5 years of recent work experience primarily focusing on payroll operations. Experience working with integrated ERP systems with a primary focus on payroll. Experience in an educational setting such as Higher Education or K-12, specifically finance business office activities. |
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Student Service Rep 4
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Independently perform/coordinate responsible support functions which may focus on a specialized area(s) of student services, such as Admissions, Financial Aid, Registration, etc. Communicate and perform duties in a manner that provide excellent service and is responsive to customer needs. Serve as a 'lead worker’ to assist and answer questions for lower level employees. This is a CTA bargaining unit position. 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 of office experience. Experience in customer service and familiarity with state or federal regulations and banking or financial transactions. May require experience in network or software jobs and working with computer technical personnel to resolve programming difficulties. |
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Assistant Professor - Chemistry
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The College of Arts Sciences and Education at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The successful applicant will teach courses in chemistry and industrial chemistry and contribute to the success of the department’s programs in industrial chemistry. Applicants must hold a master's degree in chemistry and must have previous work experience in the chemical industry outside of academia. Teaching may include 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. 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 of this position is August 2026. Required: Master's degree in Chemistry. Work experience in a chemical industry (outside of academia). Experience in teaching chemistry in higher education. |
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Assistant Professor in Communication Studies
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The College of Arts, Sciences and Education at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Teaching may include 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. 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 of this position is August 2026. |
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eLearning Media & Video Support Assistant - Level II (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Provide specialized technical support focused on video and media production for instructional use in Canvas. This position supports faculty, students, and eLearning staff with creating, editing, managing, and improving multimedia content used in courses, training, and documentation. The role requires advanced technical skills, independent problem-solving, and attention to accessibility and quality standards. |
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Student Life Intern (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Student Life Intern will bring a vital student voice and social work/social justice lens to the Student Life office, helping to transform how the university supports students and addresses community standards. The intern will apply their developing professional skills and lived experience as a student to evaluate and reimagine office practices, identifying ways to better support students financially and holistically while centering equity and accessibility. The intern will contribute to shifting the conduct process toward a more restorative justice and educational approach, examining how policies and procedures can prioritize student learning, accountability, and community repair over punitive measures. Through front desk support, outreach calls, CARE team participation, and case management using Maxient, the intern will gain hands-on experience while simultaneously serving as a bridge between students and administration. |
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Physical Science Research Asst (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Do you enjoy conducting research on topics regarding the career you are pursuing? If so, this assistant position may be your opportunity to gain more knowledge and experience within your future career. |
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Pharm Sciences Research Asst (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| A position is available for undergraduate Biotechnology, Biology, or Chemistry majors looking to gain research experience in a laboratory setting. The students will be assigned a research project and will be expected to perform laboratory experiments and analyze data under the professor's supervision. The applicant should possess good communication skills and be enthusiastic about learning new experimental techniques. The applicant must be willing to work a minimum of 5 to 15 hours each week. Additional hours are possible depending on funding availability and student schedule. The positions are available immediately. The work will be performed in the FSU College of Pharmacy. Preference will be given to undergraduate biology, biotechnology, or chemistry majors who are pursuing careers or additional graduate education in STEM fields. Students must be willing to commit to a one-year appointment. |
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KCAD Writing Center Assistant (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Kendall's Writing Center is looking for assistants. If you have third- or fourth-year writing experience, this may be your opportunity to use your skills to help other students. |
