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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 of Public Safety/Chief of Police
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for Ferris State University's comprehensive public safety and law enforcement program. Serves as Chief of Police and leads sworn law enforcement officers and public safety personnel responsible for campus safety and security, crime prevention, emergency response, investigations, parking and traffic enforcement, emergency management, and related public safety services. Develops collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, University leadership, and local, state, and federal partners to foster a safe, welcoming, and student-centered campus environment. Establishes departmental priorities and ensures operations reflect a community-oriented policing philosophy while complying with applicable federal and state laws, professional standards, University policies, and recognized law enforcement practices. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance. The salary range for this position is $121,724 - $141,387 annually. 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. 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. |
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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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Assistant Director of Housing Facilities
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Assistant Director of Housing Facilities oversees all maintenance, repairs, renovations, and key activities. Whereas university Facilities Management staff provide custodial and maintenance functions, this position will coordinate departmental needs related to housing facilities, specifically setting priorities, managing assets, and overseeing other facility-related activities. 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, H1B, etc. Required: Bachelor’s Degree. Five years of related work experience with two years specifically in a University Housing setting. |
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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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Adjunct Instructor - Hospitality Management
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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 to teach undergraduate courses in the Hospitality Management program face-to-face and/or mixed delivery. The College of Business is dedicated to providing a learning experience that instills in its students the knowledge, competencies, and skills for entry-level employment and career advancement in their chosen careers. To facilitate this, faculty are expected to be student-oriented and able to integrate current technology into the learning environment. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State's sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026. 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, H1B, etc. Required: Master's degree with a combined experience of 4 years or more in any of the following: operations management, coaching, teaching and/or golf professional experience OR A bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience directly related to the courses taught, including golf operations, coaching, teaching, and/or golf professional experience. Master's degree with a combined experience of 4 years or more in any of the following: operations management, coaching, teaching and/or golf professional experience OR A bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience directly related to the courses taught, including golf operations, coaching, teaching, and/or golf professional experience. Class A PGA member in good standing. |
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Secretary Level 2
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Provide responsible, independent secretarial support in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. This position is located in the Charter Schools Office (CSO). This is a CTA/MEA-NEA bargaining unit position. The anticipated start date for this position is October 1, 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Satisfactory completion of two years of college or equivalent. The listed requirements represent the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education: Two years of full-time, related work experience equals one year of education. Two years of full-time secretarial work experience, including public contact where tact and diplomacy are required. Proficient in data entry and accurate typing skills; proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Microsoft Word and Excel. |
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Part - Time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in all facets of the basketball program, including coordinating and directing specific areas of the program. - This position will be September 1st - March 31st. Part-Time employees are limited to working no more than 28 hours per week. Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Head coaching experience. |
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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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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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Research Assistant - Metal Biology Lab (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Metal Biology Laboratory in the College of Pharmacy at Ferris State University is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join an active research program investigating the role of manganese in cellular health and cancer biology. This position provides hands-on training in biomedical research and molecular biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, cell-cycle analysis, western blotting, microscopy, and biochemical assays. Depending on the student's experience and progress, the student will also have opportunities to learn flow cytometry, data analysis, and other research techniques. The student will work closely with Dr. Milan Prajapati and other members of the Metal Biology Laboratory. This position is designed to provide meaningful research experience, develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and prepare students interested in graduate school, professional programs, or careers in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. Prior research experience is helpful but not required. Students with a strong interest in learning laboratory techniques and participating in hypothesis-driven research are encouraged to apply. |
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OMSS Student Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you interested in developing your professional skills that will be transferable to your chosen field? If so, the OMSS is seeking a student to assist them in clerical, event, or graphic design. |
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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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Fashion Studies Studio Lab Tech (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Lab tech for Fashion Studies open sewing lab Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Possible Tuesday/Thursday hours. |
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KCAD Student Photography Lab Tech (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| You will be working in the Digital Lab, the Lighting Studio, Film/Print Darkrooms |
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Purchasing Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| If you are a freshman or sophomore in a Business or Records program, the Purchasing Department is looking for an assistant. |
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COB IT Support Specialist/Bench Lab Tech (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Responsible for providing technical support to laboratory environments for the following labs: BUS 121, Bench Lab, and the VR Lab. |
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Cybersecurity Student Lab Assistant (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Assist students with cybersecurity concepts, networking, Linux, Windows, digital forensics, and hands-on lab exercises. Support faculty. Provide 1v1 peer assistance and technical laboratory support for ISIN 200 and ISIN 409. Assist faculty with cybersecurity labs, troubleshoot technical issues, and help maintain instructional lab environments. |
