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.
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.
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:
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
Please submit the following documents:
1. Letter of interest (documents may be addressed to Tiffany Coetzee, Career Consultant
2. Resume
3. Names, emails and phone numbers of three professional references
Applications close on:Oct 16, 2026
$22.38-$29.11 hourly
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.
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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.
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