Director of Academic Initiatives

Position Title :

Director of Academic Initiatives

Location :

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department :

31000 - Academic Affairs

Advertised Salary :

$75,000 - $80,000; 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.

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 Academic Initiatives provides leadership in advancing the academic mission of the institution through oversight of high-impact projects tied to academic strategic priorities, including curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, planning, and compliance. Reporting to the Associate Provost for Assessment and Accreditation, the Director drives cross-college collaboration, ensures the effective design, implementation, and evaluation of academic initiatives, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires strategic vision, organizational expertise, and the ability to influence and partner with faculty, staff, and administrators at all levels. The anticipated start date for this position is December 2025; however, this is an estimate that may be revised if necessary.

Position Type : Staff

Required Education :

Master's degree in business administration, public administration, communications, or related field.

Required Work Experience :

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in administration.
• Demonstrated project coordination or project management experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Physical Demands :

Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered :

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Strategic Project Leadership

Academic Technology and Training Oversight

Curriculum Leadership

Assessment, Accreditation, and Institutional Planning

Institutional Leadership & Commitment

Marginal Duties / Responsibilities :

Skills and Abilities :

Required Documents :

Optional Documents : Certification

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Initial Application Review Date :

October 31, 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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