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Kansas State University

Asst Dir II, Acad Student Serv

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $23 - $29 per Hour 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ March 18th, 2026
Canvas NACE

Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring an Assistant Director II, Academic Student Services. The role focuses on integrating career education into the academic experience by collaborating with faculty to design curriculum, managing career programs, building industry partnerships, and providing specialized career coaching that aligns with the university's public land-grant mission.

Highlights
  • Serve as Career Engagement Consultant for the College of Arts and Sciences, integrating career development into academic curricula.
  • Design and facilitate credit-bearing courses, workshops, and scalable online content using Learning Management Systems like Canvas.
  • Develop, manage, and assess career education programs and events, including micro-credentialing initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strategic employer and industry partnerships to support internships and networking opportunities.
  • Provide advanced career coaching using tools such as CliftonStrengths for students with complex career needs.
  • Supervise and evaluate a Program Assistant and student employees, overseeing workflow and professional development.
  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent with seven years of relevant experience in higher education or program management.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field; experience in curriculum design and staff supervision.
  • Proficient with career platforms like Handshake and learning management systems such as Canvas.
  • Compensation range: $22.83 to $29.11 per hour.