Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University

Director, School of Consumer Sciences

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ December 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The College of Health and Human Sciences is hiring a Director for the School of Consumer Sciences. The Director will lead the school by providing strategic direction, overseeing faculty and staff, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration to advance academic programs, research, and community engagement within the college.

Highlights
  • Lead and manage the School of Consumer Sciences at the level of Associate or Full Professor with tenure.
  • Develop and implement the school's strategic vision aligned with the college's goals.
  • Provide fiscal oversight and manage the school's budget, including resource and external funding development.
  • Collaborate with college leadership, faculty, staff, and advisory committees to promote program innovation and interdisciplinary research.
  • Minimum qualifications include a doctorate or terminal degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a strong record of academic achievement and extramural funding.
  • Preferred experience includes work at an R1 institution, engagement with Extension programs, and leading organizational change.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills are required.
  • Must have a history of building partnerships across university and community stakeholders.
  • Responsible for promoting collaboration, transparency, and shared governance within the school and college.
  • No compensation details provided.