The Academic Program Specialist serves in the College of Arts & Sciences Deans Office Center for Student Success & Engagement. The incumbent will be responsible for greeting students and visitors, academic and student correspondence, KSIS updates, student records, and supporting student events. This position will report to the Assistant Director I of Academic Student Services within the Student Success and Engagement Office.
The College of Arts & Sciences is home to 20 departments that span the arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and natural and quantitative sciences. An arts and sciences education prepare students for a lifetime of career success, professional responsibility, and personal fulfillment while enriching society. The college teaches critical thinking, promotes understanding of how the world works, and provides opportunities to imagine a better future. Learn more at https://artsci.k-state.edu/
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and two years of relevant experience.
a. Two or more years experience in general office and administrative support work.
b. The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including editing.
c. Demonstrated experience in customer service.
d. Demonstrated ability to be highly-organized and detail-oriented.
e. Experience working on a computer and demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.)
f. Ability to handle multiple priorities
g. The ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: June 23, 2026
$19.23 - $20.19 / per hour
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.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.
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.
Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives.
Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.
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