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Executive Assistant to the Vice President of UA&M in Big Rapids, MI 49307
The highly motivated Executive Assistant will provide advanced, high-level administrative support to the Vice President of University Advancement and Marketing. This role demands outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to handle highly confidential information with integrity and discretion. The successful candidate will manage the Vice President’s schedule, coordinate extensive travel logistics, provide executive and tactical support for capital campaigns, manage logistics for high-profile donor meetings and asks, foundation board meetings and events, alumni events, and coordinate communication across the division. The assistant must be available to the team during, and outside of, standard business hours when necessary, possessing an outstanding work ethic, sound judgment, and trustworthiness. Daily activities include consistent interaction with the President's cabinet, deans, associate vice-presidents, fellow executive assistants, the Ferris Foundation Board members, major donors, alumni, and community leaders.
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Desktop Support Technician 3 in Big Rapids, MI 49307
Provide computer support services for assigned area(s) within the University community on campus and statewide. Required: Associate’s Degree in a computer related field or two years of completed college coursework in a computer related field. Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Active Comptia A+ Certification. Ten years of work experience in a computer and audio/video related support position.
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Assistant Professor - Exercise Science in Big Rapids, MI 49307
Nine-month tenure-track faculty position, which includes teaching and related responsibilities in the newly developed exercise science program. Responsibilities include developing, preparing and delivering lectures in face-to-face courses, preparing, administering, and grading assignments and examinations; advising students on related academic matters; engaging in scholarly activities and professional development; and serving on departmental and faculty committees to promote curriculum development with the College of Health Professions. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses or approved FSU sites. 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 of 2026 at the earliest, and January of 2027 at the latest. Required: Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology. Minimum of two years work experience (in higher education or working in the discipline).
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Adjunct Instructor - Core Health Sciences in Multiple Locations
Adjunct Instructor for the Health Administration/Health Information Department. This position includes teaching core and interdisciplinary health courses in the College of Health Professions. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses, or at statewide high schools. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. The candidate(s) selected for the position(s) must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is January of 2026 at the earliest, and because this is a pooled position, we will be using this posting for semesters in the near future, so please continue to apply even after the initial review date. These are estimated dates and can be revised if needed. Required: Master’s degree in health sciences/health-related area or a master’s degree in education. Three or more years of health-related work experience or teaching experience.
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Associate Vice President for Advancement & Executive Director, The Ferris Foundation in Big Rapids, MI 49307
The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Advancement is a key member of the University Advancement leadership team and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting fundraising for Ferris State University and the Ferris Foundation. The AVP for Advancement ensures administrative oversight of the University’s major gifts, planned giving, corporate, and foundation fundraising efforts. Working in close collaboration with and reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the incumbent fosters a collaborative team culture and establishes metrics for success. Leading by example, the AVP will effectively cultivate and successfully solicit a select portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making transformational contributions to the institution. The AVP will serve as the lead principal gifts officer for the university, working to cultivate, solicit, close, and steward prospective donors with the capacity to make commitments of $500,000 and above. This pivotal role will drive gifts for general university purposes as well as those designated for specific colleges, campaign priorities, or other parts of Ferris State University, and will be essential to catalyzing lead donor support in the readiness and pre-launch phases of university campaigns. Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Minimum of ten years of experience with at least seven to ten years serving at the director level or above; a background of progressively increased responsibility in a comprehensive and sophisticated fundraising program, including supervisory experience.
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