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Director, Dual Enrollment Programs	Big Rapids, MI 49307
The Director of Dual Enrollment Programs provides leadership and oversight to administer, enhance, and expand the dual/concurrent enrollment and early/middle college programs. This individual will build relationships with high schools and career centers throughout the state, partner with deans, department chairs, and faculty to address student and school district needs, and implement marketing and promotional strategies to ensure participation. The Director will also provide admission and registration support services at off-campus sites and oversee orientation and administrative support for students and faculty. The anticipated start date for this position is May 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: A master’s degree in education, higher education administration, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in education administration, with a focus on dual enrollment or similar programs.
Director - IT Infrastructure and Security	Big Rapids, MI 49307
The Director - IT Infrastructure and Security is a key leadership role within the university’s Information Technology department. This position oversees the Network Services team, Systems Administration/Architecture team, and Information Security office, providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure the stability, security, and performance of the institution’s core technology infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical background, particularly in network architecture, engineering, and server administration, along with a good understanding of Information Security. Experience in managing technical teams and advancing institutional needs through the use of technology. This is an on-site, in-person position at Ferris University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Required: Bachelor’s degree. 8–10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 4 years leading a network engineering team. Strong background as a senior network engineer. Experience supervising technical teams and managing complex IT operations. Knowledge of networking, routing, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, Wi-Fi, NAC, SAN, virtualization, server support, Office 365, Check Point firewalls, and cybersecurity. Experience with budgeting, procurement, RFP/RFQ processes, and vendor management. Strong leadership, communication, multitasking, and decision‑making skills.
Desktop Support Technician 1	Big Rapids, MI 49307
A Desktop Support Technician responds to incidents and requests escalated by the Service Desk that are related to customer equipment in which additional skills, knowledge, tools, or authority are required. May resolve incidents remotely, at the user’s location, or via equipment returns. Responsibilities may include hardware and software troubleshooting, deployments, moves, adds, and changes. Technicians must be customer service oriented. This position will be expected to travel to satellite campuses on occasion. CompTIA A+ certification required within 90 days of employment. Note: The University will not provide immigration assistance for this position. Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalency. A valid driver's license. One year of work experience in a computer-related support position.
Adjunct Instructor - Information Security and Intelligence (Dual Enrollment Programs)	Metro Detroit	31 Jan 2027
Seeking qualified applicants for a pooled, part-time Instructor position in Information Security and Intelligence to teach dual enrollment (high school students) courses in Detroit, Michigan. Courses will be delivered face-to-face at 1201 Woodward and are planned to meet three days per week (tentatively MWF, between 12pm-3pm) during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Instructors will teach one or more of the following courses: ARTI 113 – Introduction to AI; ISIN 121 – Digital Security Awareness; CLOU 131 – Cloud Computing Fundamentals; and ISIN 209 – Network Security. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction in a face-to-face format; maintaining academic rigor consistent with university standards; assessing and improving student learning outcomes; and collaborating closely with program faculty. Instructors are encouraged to participate in training and professional development through the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and are expected to engage in ongoing communication to ensure alignment with departmental curriculum and expectations. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired on a semester-by-semester basis as instructional needs arise. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses or FSU approved 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 is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest.
Adjunct Instructor - DCCL: IDSL 885 Creating Culture of Student Learning and Success, Doctorate in Community College Leadership	Multiple Locations	31 Aug 2026
Ferris State University seeks qualified candidates to teach part-time in the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program. Instruction occurs on campus, at off-campus locations, and online. Course Assignment: IDSL 885 Creating Culture of Student Learning and Success. This course evaluates past and current theories of and strategies for improving student success including best practices in persistence, completion, and student development. Focus is on continuous improvement strategies deriving from data analysis. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Applications will be retained until vacancies arise, at which time qualified candidates may be contacted. This posting is for a 7-1/2 week mixed delivery course – typically one face-to-face weekend (either in Michigan or Houston, Texas) followed by online instruction. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment and the duration of time of performing services for Ferris State University. Please note, if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment with Ferris will not continue. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 for the Fall semester. Required: Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, or JD) in a discipline relevant to community college leadership. Significant administrative experience in a community college or relevant subject-matter expertise (e.g., student success strategy, institutional effectiveness, academic affairs, or student affairs). Applicants must demonstrate substantial leadership or administrative experience at the mid- to senior level within a community college or comparable higher education institution, along with documented teaching experience in higher education.

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Director, Dual Enrollment Programs	Big Rapids, MI 49307
The Director of Dual Enrollment Programs provides leadership and oversight to administer, enhance, and expand the dual/concurrent enrollment and early/middle college programs. This individual will build relationships with high schools and career centers throughout the state, partner with deans, department chairs, and faculty to address student and school district needs, and implement marketing and promotional strategies to ensure participation. The Director will also provide admission and registration support services at off-campus sites and oversee orientation and administrative support for students and faculty. The anticipated start date for this position is May 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: A master’s degree in education, higher education administration, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in education administration, with a focus on dual enrollment or similar programs.
Director - IT Infrastructure and Security	Big Rapids, MI 49307
The Director - IT Infrastructure and Security is a key leadership role within the university’s Information Technology department. This position oversees the Network Services team, Systems Administration/Architecture team, and Information Security office, providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure the stability, security, and performance of the institution’s core technology infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical background, particularly in network architecture, engineering, and server administration, along with a good understanding of Information Security. Experience in managing technical teams and advancing institutional needs through the use of technology. This is an on-site, in-person position at Ferris University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Required: Bachelor’s degree. 8–10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 4 years leading a network engineering team. Strong background as a senior network engineer. Experience supervising technical teams and managing complex IT operations. Knowledge of networking, routing, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, Wi-Fi, NAC, SAN, virtualization, server support, Office 365, Check Point firewalls, and cybersecurity. Experience with budgeting, procurement, RFP/RFQ processes, and vendor management. Strong leadership, communication, multitasking, and decision‑making skills.
Desktop Support Technician 1	Big Rapids, MI 49307
A Desktop Support Technician responds to incidents and requests escalated by the Service Desk that are related to customer equipment in which additional skills, knowledge, tools, or authority are required. May resolve incidents remotely, at the user’s location, or via equipment returns. Responsibilities may include hardware and software troubleshooting, deployments, moves, adds, and changes. Technicians must be customer service oriented. This position will be expected to travel to satellite campuses on occasion. CompTIA A+ certification required within 90 days of employment. Note: The University will not provide immigration assistance for this position. Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalency. A valid driver's license. One year of work experience in a computer-related support position.
Adjunct Instructor - Information Security and Intelligence (Dual Enrollment Programs)	Metro Detroit	31 Jan 2027
Seeking qualified applicants for a pooled, part-time Instructor position in Information Security and Intelligence to teach dual enrollment (high school students) courses in Detroit, Michigan. Courses will be delivered face-to-face at 1201 Woodward and are planned to meet three days per week (tentatively MWF, between 12pm-3pm) during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Instructors will teach one or more of the following courses: ARTI 113 – Introduction to AI; ISIN 121 – Digital Security Awareness; CLOU 131 – Cloud Computing Fundamentals; and ISIN 209 – Network Security. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction in a face-to-face format; maintaining academic rigor consistent with university standards; assessing and improving student learning outcomes; and collaborating closely with program faculty. Instructors are encouraged to participate in training and professional development through the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and are expected to engage in ongoing communication to ensure alignment with departmental curriculum and expectations. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired on a semester-by-semester basis as instructional needs arise. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses or FSU approved 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 is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest.
Adjunct Instructor - DCCL: IDSL 885 Creating Culture of Student Learning and Success, Doctorate in Community College Leadership	Multiple Locations	31 Aug 2026
Ferris State University seeks qualified candidates to teach part-time in the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program. Instruction occurs on campus, at off-campus locations, and online. Course Assignment: IDSL 885 Creating Culture of Student Learning and Success. This course evaluates past and current theories of and strategies for improving student success including best practices in persistence, completion, and student development. Focus is on continuous improvement strategies deriving from data analysis. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Applications will be retained until vacancies arise, at which time qualified candidates may be contacted. This posting is for a 7-1/2 week mixed delivery course – typically one face-to-face weekend (either in Michigan or Houston, Texas) followed by online instruction. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas or Wisconsin after acceptance of employment and the duration of time of performing services for Ferris State University. Please note, if you relocate after being hired to a state not listed above, your employment with Ferris will not continue. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 for the Fall semester. Required: Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, or JD) in a discipline relevant to community college leadership. Significant administrative experience in a community college or relevant subject-matter expertise (e.g., student success strategy, institutional effectiveness, academic affairs, or student affairs). Applicants must demonstrate substantial leadership or administrative experience at the mid- to senior level within a community college or comparable higher education institution, along with documented teaching experience in higher education.

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