What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-College Program Administrator position at Ferris State University?
| Position Title: | Pre-College Program Administrator | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: |
95700 - KCP College Day Program |
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| Advertised Salary: | $45,000 - $50,000; salary commensurate with education, experiences, 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 |
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| 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: | The Pre-College Program Administrator has the duties and responsibilities of organizing programming, administering budgets, and completing state reports associated with grants such as the MI GEAR UP/KCP College Day Program. This is a grant-funded position with a one-year temporary assignment, with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued grant funding and successful performance. The position will include considerable travel to designated schools within Michigan to implement programs and activities designed to increase awareness to students and their parents about the importance of going to college. This may include, but is not limited to, financial literacy, academic outreach and support, mentorship, and other support services, including scholarships for underserved K-12 and college-age students. This position requires maintaining sustainable, effective partnerships with K-12 school administrators and community partners. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's degree in education, human services, general business or related field. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which 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. |
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| Required Work Experience: | Two to five years of experience working with historically underrepresented K-12 or college age students. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | Valid driver's license. | |
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with pre-college grant funded programs. Demonstrated experience with general grant budget management and accounting principles. Master's degree preferred. Applicants with grant budget management and implementation experience will be given priority consideration. Demonstrated sensitivity, commitment, and a passion in working with socio-economically disadvantaged/underserved populations. Demonstrated familiarity with issues and dynamics that may impact the academic success of this targeted population. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Organize activities that will serve to create a college going culture with targeted student districts such as those with the MI GEAR UP/KCP College Day Program. Establish contacts and follow-up with targeted school districts identified by the grant. Plan, implement, and evaluate programs that encourage socio-economically disadvantaged/underserved youth to attend college such as those articulated in the MI GEAR UP/KCP College Day Program grant. Coordinate early college awareness activities, which include financial assistance resources, academic support resources, mentoring, advising and outreach, support services and scholarships. Coordinate and provide early college awareness and preparation activities for participating students and their parents through comprehensive outreach activities. Carry out the completion of various annual performance reports (APR), grant budget administration, event budgets, assessments, and expenditures associated with the grant, and develop and maintain proficiency in working with Banner and grant reporting systems (Scribe, Nexsys, etc.) Collaborate with Admissions in coordinating daily college day/overnight campus visits. Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information and for performing all duties in compliance with university policy. Attend meetings and conferences as required. Provide early college awareness and preparation activities for participating students and their parents through comprehensive outreach services. Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. 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. |
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| Skills and Abilities: | Strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral/written communication skills. Demonstrated familiarity with basic budget management procedures and general accounting practices that can serve to accurately complete the required budget reporting obligations as dictated by the grant. Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences. |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor's degree. Transcripts must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript. | |
| Initial Application Review Date: |
February 9, 2026 | |
| Open Until Position is Filled?: | Yes | |
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| 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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