Ferris State University Looking for Field Representative at Big Rapids, MI Full Time

Position Title: Field Representative  
Location: Multiple Locations
 
Department:

31100 – Charter Schools

 
Advertised
Salary: $7,000  
FLSA: Exempt  
Temporary/Continuing:  Continuing  
Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time
 
Union Group: N/A  
Term of Position: 12 Month  

At Will/Just Cause: At Will  
Summary of Position: Represent the
Ferris State University Charter Schools Office (FSU-CSO) to public school academies authorized by Ferris State University’s Board of
Trustees. Field Representative(s) will attend academy board of directors meetings, visit and observe academy classrooms and administrative
operations, and submit written reports to the Charter Schools Office.

The anticipated start date for this position is December of
2023. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.  
Position Type:
Staff  
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education.  
Required Work Experience: Leadership experience and responsibilities in K-12 education.

Three years of
classroom teaching experience as a certified teacher in K-12 education.  
Required Licenses and
Certifications:    
Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Sitting
• Driving
• Standing

 
Additional Education/Experiences to be
Considered: Master’s degree in Education.  
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
During the fiscal year, attend each board of directors’ meetings for each assigned academy.

Submit a written summary report of
each board of directors meeting attended within five (5) days of the meeting.

During the fiscal year (July-June), visit assigned
academies at least five times and observe the instructional process and/or administrative procedures.

Submit a written summary
report of each academy visit within five (5) days of the visit.

Immediately report to the Charter Schools Office any activity
that the Field Representatives believes may be illegal, inappropriate, a safety hazard, or other unusual circumstance. Such a report should
be made by telephone, or e-mail, without delay. A written summary of the circumstances prompting the report is to be submitted within five
(5) days.

Attend scheduled Field Representative meetings with the Charter Schools Office staff, and additional events as
requested by the CSO Director.

Report directly to the Associate Director of Charter Schools.

Responsible for
maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.

Perform all duties in compliance with applicable University policies
and procedures, and state and federal requirements.

Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially
in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Any other duties assigned within the position
classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Attend workshops and other training
related to charter schools.  
Skills and Abilities: Be technologically proficient the Microsoft
Office Suite, and data storage programs used by the CSO.

Make sound decisions within parameters of authority.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Be tactful and courteous at all times.

Handle confidential
material.

Ability to travel to various locations to attend required meetings including in inner-city areas at
night.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial
  Transcript

 
Optional Documents: Unofficial Transcript 2  
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicant are required to provide a cover letter and a resume.

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED) Applicants must provide an unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s degree in Education. Transcript must
include: institution name, applicant name, date degree attained and degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official
transcript.

Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL) Applicants that have a Master’s degree in Education, please provide unofficial
transcript of Master’s degree. Transcript must include: institution name, applicant name, date degree attained and degree awarded. Finalist
will be required to submit an official transcript.  
Initial Application Review Date:
11/13/2023  
Open Until Position is Filled?: False  
Posting Close
Date: 11/12/2023  
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.