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Job description
About This Role
The Assistant Director will serve as a dedication Career Engagement Consultant for the College of Engineering. This position integrates career education directly into the academic experience to promote transformative career development across the student lifecycle. As a leader within the university’s career success ecosystem, the Assistant Director empowers students through curriculum integration, robust industry partnerships, and technology-driven solutions. This role moves away from high-volume transactional advising to focus on architecting a unified student journey that connects academic planning, work-integrated learning, and clear career outcomes upholding K-State’s R1 public land-grant mission.
About Us
The Career Center facilitates the career readiness of all students throughout the K-State community. The Career Center offers job search training, career advising, employer connections, and a staff dedicated to assisting students in the career development process.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site .
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience in higher education, program management, or curriculum development. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field.
Experience in curriculum design, learning outcome assessment, and evidence-based decision making.
Experience supervising staff or directing the work of student employees.
Educational background in/knowledge of Engineering.
Knowledge of and experience applying career development theory and NACE career competencies.
Proficiency in career management platforms (Handshake) and learning management systems (Canvas).
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Application Window
Applications close on:Oct 16, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$22.38-$29.11 hourly
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Worksite address
manhattan, KS, 66506, US
Who can apply
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