Administrative Assistant to the Dean

Administrative Assistant to the Dean

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:
Pharmacy Dean's Office

Salary: $54,000-$59,000;
Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.)

Position Type:
Staff

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of education.

Required

Work Experience:

Full-time work experience in an administrative setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Administrative support, personnel and supervision, events and projects, university service and institutional engagement.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Skilled in conflict resolution, time management, and multitasking. Strong interpersonal, professional communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information. Experience using standard office equipment and software for document creation, communication, scheduling, and data tracking. Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Ability to understand Collective Bargaining Agreements and university policy requirements to help ensure compliance. Intermittent travel to the Grand Rapids, MI, location as needed.

Required Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume, Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED):
Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their bachelor's degree. Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript. If you do not have a college transcript that meets the required education listed, please write a justification explaining how your work experience is equivalent to the required education and attach that justification in lieu of the transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:
July 20, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes

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 . 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.