Director of Student Academic Affairs - College of Business

Position Title :

Director of Student Academic Affairs - College of Business

Location :

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department :

34000 - COB Deans Office

Advertised Salary :

$75,000 - $85,000; Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.

Benefits :

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA : Exempt

Temporary / Continuing :

Continuing

Part-Time / Full-Time :

Full-Time

Union Group : N / A

Term of Position : 12 Month

At Will / Just Cause :

At Will

Summary of Position :

The Director of Student Academic Affairs is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all administrative activities that support student success within the College of Business. This role ensures effective processes for student recruitment, matriculation, advising, registration, academic progress, and graduation across the main campus and statewide / remote locations. The Director serves as a central resource for students and families, faculty, and staff, and represents the College on university-wide initiatives related to student services and academic affairs. The position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Business.

The anticipated start date for this position is January of 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.

Position Type : Staff

Required Education :

• Master's degree in a relevant field.

Required Work Experience :

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Physical Demands :

Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered :

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Student Support & Policy Administration

Recruitment, Retention, and Orientation

Administrative Oversight & Leadership

Collaboration & Representation

Other Duties

Marginal Duties / Responsibilities :

Skills and Abilities :

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Documents :

Optional Documents :

Unofficial Transcript 2

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED) : Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of Master's degree in relevant field. Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL) : Attach a copy of unofficial transcript of doctorate in a relevant field (if applicable as described in Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered section). Transcript must include : Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date :

October 6, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled? :

Yes

Posting Close Date : EEO Statement :

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit : Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

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