Academic Program Specialist

Supports department head, academic advisors, and graduate and undergraduate program directors. Provides daily contact with faculty/staff to coordinate advising and degree program processes, scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and routine cor...

  • 519624
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Computer Science
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Opening on: Apr 11 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Academic Program Specialist supports the department head, academic advisors, and graduate and undergraduate program directors, and provides daily contact with faculty/staff to coordinate advising and degree program processes, scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and routine correspondence. Student contact is daily. Student interactions include planning, directing and coordinating student visits and handling student programmatic inquiries.

About Us

The department of computer science at K-State is home to world-class faculty, world-class research and world-class education. 

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Over one year of office and clerical support work preferred
  • Experience in university and/or academic institutions
  • Strong interpersonal listening skills and abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to perform and complete multiple projects and tasks while collaborating
    effectively with others
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
  • Computer/Technology skills: MS Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, database applications. K-State
    Systems such as eForms, Concur, Navigate and KSIS will be used frequently, prior knowledge of these systems
    is a plus but not required

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  1. Application
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.04 - $19.33 per hour ($37,527 - $40,206 annual salary)

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

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

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:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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