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Kansas State University

Academic Program Specialist

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K - $58K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ October 24th, 2025

FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

The Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University is hiring an Academic Program Specialist. This role manages the department's teaching programs by providing administrative support, overseeing curriculum management, student advising, program marketing, and event coordination to ensure smooth academic operations.

Highlights
  • Oversee curriculum management, program assessment, and student advising within the Department of Agricultural Economics.
  • Coordinate recruitment efforts, internship programs, graduate orientation, and student visits.
  • Collaborate with faculty and college administration to update promotional materials and academic policies.
  • Experience with Kansas State University Student Information System (KSIS), Degree Auditing Reporting System (DARS), and Student Success Collaborative (SSC) is preferred.
  • Requires high school diploma and four years relevant experience; Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in related fields preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of FERPA regulations required.
  • Handles confidential student records and assists with departmental student organizations and social media outreach.
  • Salary range: $55,000 to $58,000 annually ($26.44 - $27.88 hourly).
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Serves as liaison between department and college for academic programs and policies.