About This Role:

The coordinator will have major responsibility for coordinating and managing activities administering the Agricultural Economics on-campus M.S. and Ph.D. graduate programs, while working with the department’s Director of Graduate Programs.

Activities include, but are not limited to:

· Managing communications and relationships with potential and current graduate students (25%)

· Process information requests about graduate student applications (10%)

· Managing graduate student and alumni records (5%)

· Working with the communications coordinator to maintain and enhance graduate program marketing, web site, and student profiles (10%)

· Process and initiate funded graduate student evaluations (10%)

· Coordinate and schedule graduate student recruitment campus visits (10%)

· Coordinate the graduate student orientation (5%)

· Track funding dates, graduation dates, funding offer letters, etc. for students (15%)

· Assist the graduate director with other duties as assigned (10%)

The coordinator’s activities will include collaborative work with the graduate director and KSU’s Graduate School.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Up to date on evolving computer communications
• Must be responsive, professional, timely, attentive to detail, well organized, able to make decisions, and be a creative problem solver.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous administrative experience in an academic program.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. 3 references

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$20.30-$31.45 hourly

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.