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Administrator of Student Success Initiatives, 4S Programs
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Administrator of Student Success Initiatives serves as the primary lead for the Determined Dawgs Scholar Academy (DDSA), a comprehensive summer bridge and transition program designed to promote the successful transition, persistence, and academic achievement of students with elevated support needs. As a member of the Office of Student Success Initiatives, the administrator provides leadership for the planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of DDSA and related student success initiatives. The position develops and facilitates educational programming, coordinates holistic student support services, collaborates with campus partners, and utilizes data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic decision making. The administrator also supports grant implementation, compliance, assessment, continuous improvement, reporting, and grant solicitation and continuation while advancing institutional priorities related to student success, retention, belonging, and degree completion. This is a temporary, grant-funded position 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. 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. |
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Athletic Communications Associate
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Coordinate video and multimedia content for website and social media, assist in managing social media outlets, assist in coordination and production of broadcasts and press conferences, assist in media coverage and publicity for 17 varsity programs, assist in department marketing efforts, serve in various announcing and interviewing roles. 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.. Required: Two years of completed college coursework. Previous experience in multimedia and creative content, social media, communications and video operations. 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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Preparator
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| The Preparator will work closely with the Exhibitions Director to produce high-quality exhibitions. The Preparator assists in planning, preparation, security, installation, and de-installation of gallery exhibitions and other display materials. Key responsibilities include training and supervising temporary work crews and student gallery workers on gallery installations, preparing and maintaining exhibitions, and managing storage and preparatory spaces. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026; however, this is an estimated date and can be revised if 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. The university will not assist with any F-1 EADs, OPT, H1B, etc. Required: BA or BFA in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, BA in Design, or related field. Scissor Lift Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire. At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in art handling, gallery/museum work, or fabrication/installation, with an emphasis on preparation/installation strongly preferred. |
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Student Services Rep 4
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| Under the direction of supervisors, 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. Provide responsible, independent complex, record keeping, and/or accounting support. Provide administrative support for Ferris State University’s Admissions Department. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions Recruitment and will be located at the KCAD/Ferris GR location. This position will require the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as events are scheduled. Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. At least two years of work experience performing similar administrative support and demonstrating organizational skills. |
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Facilities Operation Assistant
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Work with Facilities Management personnel on the daily operational duties of the Work Control Center (WCC) for the Big Rapids Campus and KCAD Campus. Work independently to supervise the student employees in the work control center area. Assist patrons to utilize the computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) system and equipment. Provide clerical assistance to Facilities Management departments including processing payroll, data entry, and credit card reconciliations. This position is anticipated to be M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Required: High school Diploma or GED equivalent. Three years of successful demonstrated hands-on experience responding to customer requests and issues in a call center/work distribution center/dispatcher/work control center or customer service environment. Experience working with computerized management software and Microsoft Office Suite. One year in a general office setting, preferably involving multi-line telephones and customer service |
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology (GR Location) - Lecturer
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Multiple Locations
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| The College of Engineering Technology invites applications for a 3-year, 9-month lecturer, full-time faculty position in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. Position requires teaching undergraduate-level lecture and laboratory coursework in a "hands-on" academic environment at our Grand Rapids, Michigan, location. 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 by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. Primarily evening classes in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with the possibility of teaching at the Big Rapids, Michigan, campus as well. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 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 F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc. |
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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. The anticipated schedule for this position will be M-F, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm. 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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Facilities - Motor Pool Vehicl (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. |
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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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Dining Helper I- Founders Gril (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Dining Services Helper is a general student position that works within the dining areas. |
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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 student employees to collaborate with their colleagues. If you have strong writing experience, this is a great opportunity to use your skills to help others! |
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CET Clerical 1 (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Clerical General Level I position will consist of office work and will allow you to expand your knowledge in Microsoft programs and other general office duties. |
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Kendall- Library Assistant (Student Position)
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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| The KCAD Library is looking for library assistants. Library Assistants will be fully trained on all library policies, procedures, software and systems. We will work with your class schedule when assigning shifts. Come work for the library - Apply Today! |
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Intramural Official (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Intramural Officials are responsible for officiating all intramural sports and special events offered by or sponsored by University Recreation. They oversee and manage a fun and safe atmosphere for all participants and assist the Intramural Supervisors when needed. |
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Makerspace Helper (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Assist students and faculty with design and fabrication projects, train users on 3D printers and laser equipment, and maintain makerspace tools and supplies to support hands-on learning. |
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Heavy Equip. Tool Crib/Lab (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Are you pursuing a career in Heavy Equipment? If so, this position may be your opportunity to gain knowledge by assisting underclassman in their labs. |
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Dining Helper- Catering (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| The Dining Services Helper is a general student position that works within the dining areas. |
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Admissions/Orientation Team Lead (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| Do you have a strong interest in leadership, organization, and student success? Join the Admissions and Orientation Student Leadership Team and contribute to creating a positive and welcoming experience for prospective and incoming Ferris State University students. In this role, you will provide leadership and guidance to a team of student employees, supporting daily operations and serving as a point of contact within your designated functional area. This position includes cross-training in Tours, Communications, and Orientation, with a primary focus in one area. The role is designed to promote collaboration, inclusivity, and professional development while supporting the university’s enrollment and transition efforts. |
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Athletic Camp Asst II (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| This position works with the Athletic camps. |
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Center Tutor 1 (Student Position)
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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| A center tutor provides academic support to students in a variety of subject areas, excluding writing, within the campus Tutoring Center. This role involves assisting students during scheduled center hours by explaining course material and reviewing concepts to promote academic success.
The Center Tutor provides supplemental academic support through tutoring activities designed to reinforce course concepts and aid student mastery of course content.
This position supports, but does not replace, instructional faculty.
This position is not eligible for remote work. All compensated work must be performed from an approved university location. The position may include virtual delivery of tutoring to students; however, virtual delivery must occur while the student employee is physically working from an approved university location.
Student employees in this role are not instructors and may not perform duties reserved for instructional faculty, including creating or revising syllabi, designing or assigning graded coursework, assessing learning for grades, grading student work, managing Canvas or other LMS course functions, delivering required instruction on behalf of faculty, substituting for faculty, making course policy decisions, or completing compensated work already assigned to instructional faculty. The role is limited to supplemental academic support, facilitation of learning activities, and student-success support. |
