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Administrator of Student Success Initiatives, Academic Support

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MITemporary / Full-time$61–71K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$61–71K/yr
Location
Big Rapids, MI
Schedule
Temporary / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Administrator of Student Success Initiatives provides leadership and direct support for academic success initiatives, emphasizing persistence, academic success, and degree completion for first-generation students. The role offers individualized and coordinated support to help students navigate academic and transitional challenges, connect with university resources, and develop success strategies. It also supports implementation and continuous improvement of the University’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant and integration of grant-supported strategies into broader student success efforts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Student Success SupportAcademic SupportStudent Resource NavigationSuccess Strategy DevelopmentGrant ImplementationProgram Improvement

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Position Title: Administrator of Student Success Initiatives, Academic Support Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 43070 - Student Success Advertised Salary: $60,892-$70,729 See Job Summary for details on salary placement Salary commensurate with education, experience, 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: ** Temporary Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: N/A Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: At Will Summary of Position: Provide leadership and direct support for academic success initiatives within the Office of Student Success Initiatives (SSI), with a primary emphasis on advancing the persistence, academic success, and degree completion of first-generation students. Through proactive, individualized, and coordinated support, the Administrator will help students navigate academic and transitional challenges, connect with university resources, and develop strategies for success. This position supports the implementation and continuous improvement of the University's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant while helping integrate grant-supported strategies into the broader student success infrastructure. This is a grant-funded position with a temporary assignment through September 30, 2029. Continued employment is contingent upon successful performance and the availability of grant funding. The anticipated start date of this position is September 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Offers ar

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