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Foundation Specialist in Big Rapids, MI 49307
Serves as a key point of contact for the Foundation and Advancement Team, while providing administrative support for the Associate Vice President for Advancement/Executive Director of The Ferris Foundation, the Director of Leadership Giving/Associate Director of The Ferris Foundation, and philanthropy officers. Position requires a significant degree of decision-making and independent action. Interacts with tact and diplomacy with the campus community, vendors, donors, community members and other University constituents. Position reports to the Associate Vice President for Advancement/Executive Director of The Ferris Foundation. Required: Bachelor’s degree. The listed requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 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. Valid driver’s license. Three years of relevant work experience at the leadership level. Experience with computer software applications, preferably Microsoft Office and a customer/donor database.
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Pre-College Program Administrator in Big Rapids, MI 49307
The Pre-College Program Administrator has the duties and responsibilities of organizing programming, administering budgets, and completing state reports associated with grants such as the MI GEAR UP/KCP College Day Program. This is a grant-funded position with a one-year temporary assignment, with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued grant funding and successful performance. The position will include considerable travel to designated schools within Michigan to implement programs and activities designed to increase awareness to students and their parents about the importance of going to college. This may include, but is not limited to, financial literacy, academic outreach and support, mentorship, and other support services, including scholarships for underserved K-12 and college-age students. This position requires maintaining sustainable, effective partnerships with K-12 school administrators and community partners. Required: Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, general business or related field. 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. Valid drivers license. Two to five years of experience working with historically underrepresented K-12 or college age students.
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Adjunct Instructor - Accountancy in Big Rapids, MI 49307
Teach undergraduate accounting courses. Faculty are expected to assess student learning outcomes for their courses and actively participate in program assessment activities under the guidance of tenured/tenure-track faculty. The anticipated need is for adjunct instructors to teach face-to-face courses on the Big Rapids campus, but online course offerings may also be available periodically. 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 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 of 2026 at the earliest and January of 2027 at the latest. Required: Master’s degree in accountancy or related field with at least 18 credit hours of graduate level accounting courses. At least 5 years of business experience related to accounting.
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Assistant Professor of Social Work in Multiple Locations
The College of Arts, Sciences and Education at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position to teach online in our MSW program and in person in the BSW program at our Big Rapids and Traverse City campuses. The role includes curriculum development, student advising, participation in Department, College, and University academic-related activities. Teaching will 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 online or 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 location. We urge applicants with substantial social work education experience who are interested in teaching and mentoring our next generation of social workers to apply. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026.
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Student Service Rep 4 in Big Rapids, MI 49307
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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