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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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Secretary Level 3 in Big Rapids, MI 49307
Provide responsible independent secretarial support for the offices of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Academic Senate. Provide receptionist duties and support to the VPAA office and staff. Additionally, perform clerical functions to support the Academic Senate Secretary, assist in the coordination of activities and the delivery of services for the Academic Senate committees. This position reports to the Associate Provost. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2026, however, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Required: Satisfactory completion of two years college or equivalent such as military technical training or business/technical schooling. 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 work experience equals one year of education. Two years full-time work experience or equivalent in a professional setting (two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time). Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products, virtual meeting platforms (i.e. Zoom and/or Teams), and excellent communication skills.
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Custodian (9 month) in Big Rapids, MI 49307
Perform custodial duties independently or within a team environment as assigned, providing a high standard of cleanliness. This is a 9-month custodial position, S-Th, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am. 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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Optical Assistant Level 1 (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI 49307
The optometry clinic is seeking an assistant. If you are interested in this field, it may be your opportunity to gain knowledge and experience.
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Residential Advisor (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI 49307
The Residential Advisor (RA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
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