Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor

Position Title: Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department:

43060 - Academic Advising

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $55,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits

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

Faculty

Health Benefit Plans [https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Benefits/faculty.htm]

FLSA

• Exempt
• Temporary/Continuing:
• Continuing
• Part-Time/Full-Time:
• Full-Time
• Union
• Group:
• Ferris
• Faculty
• Association (MEA-NEA)
• Term of
• Position: 12
• Month
• At
• Will/Just
• Cause:
• Just
• Cause
• Summary of
• Position: The Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor provides academic advising for students in College of Health Profession programs. This includes assisting students in the development of academic plans and course schedules, advising on academic program changes and meeting with prospective students and their families.

Other duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with summer orientation and registration, responding to inquiries regarding programs, and maintaining timely communication with students.

• The anticipated start date of this position is September 2026; however, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc. Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. Required Work Experience: At least one year of relevant experience, preferably in a higher education setting. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
• Office Environment
• Moving
• Twisting

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

• Essential
• Duties/Responsibilities: - Provide academic advising, which includes assisting students in the development of academic plans and course schedules, advising on academic program changes, and meeting with prospective students and their families.
• Demonstrate understanding of academic program planning and application of advising theory with related experience.
• Maintain individual student records as appropriate, updating and evaluating as new information Information is received.
• Consistently review student records to verify that progress is being made toward the degree completion and provides outreach and support to students on probationary status.
• Provide timely answers to student inquiries and assist students in the selection of appropriate courses and concentrations in terms of students' stated preferences.
• Regularly assist students in identifying curricular and scheduling issues that may affect their time to degree.
• Prepare accurate summaries and reports as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and perform duties in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures related to primary and college/department-specific responsibilities.
• Provide dependable year-round specialized academic advising for specified students.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
• When applicable, demonstrate satisfactory instruction to students in assigned courses.
• Marginal
• Duties/Responsibilities: - Participate in scholarly and professional development activities related to student advising, retention, and student success.
• Active membership in professional organizations.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, department chairs/heads, lead advisors, program coordinators, department leadership, and dean's office personnel to ensure that accurate data and information is provided to students.
• Participate in University, College, and/or departmental committees.
• Actively participate in registration activities (e.g. summer orientation, pre-registration, late registration, etc.)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Master’s degree. 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: August 3, 2026 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 [http://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 [https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/generalcounsel/pdfs-docs/00108985.pdf]. Click here [https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Employment/homepage.htm] to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.