College and Career Advisor

To serve as the named KSCAC College Advisor for a three-school rural Kansas cluster under the Patterson Family Foundation “Fabricating Futures” initiative, guiding ~350 students (grades 9–12, seniors/rising seniors primary) through college, techni...

  • 521837
  • Other, Kansas
  • Vice Provost Enrollment Mgmt
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Closing at: Jul 15 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site
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About This Role

KSCAC places recent college graduates inside partner high schools to guide students through every step of post-secondary and workforce planning: two- or four-year college, technical certificates, apprenticeships, military, and direct-to-work pathways. As a KSCAC Advisor you become the school's go-to resource for applications, financial aid, career exploration, and employer connections.

About Us

The Office of Enrollment Management plays an important role in providing an exceptional student experience at Kansas State University. Fostering university-wide collaboration and engagement in the recruitment and retention of our students is critical to all of our operations, and we are proud to work together to serve students in all stages of their K-State journey.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. Two positions are available following a hub-based hybrid coverage model, in which the advisor’s designated “hub workspace” is their primary remote work location (typically their residence), located within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned cluster schools. Typical weekly pattern during the school year:

  • Three (3) in-school anchor days per week, rotating across the three cluster schools
  • One (1) virtual advising day per week, delivered from the hub workspace, dedicated to one-to-one and small-group sessions with cluster students and families.
  • One (1) flex / administrative / professional-development day per week, used for events, training, school-event makeups, and KSCAC activities.

Cluster locations:

  • Northeast Kansas Cluster. Cluster schools: Wellsville High School (USD 289), Wabaunsee High School (USD 329), and Onaga High School (USD 322). Hub flexibility: Topeka, Lawrence, or any location with reasonable commuting access to all three schools.
  • Southeast Kansas Cluster. Cluster schools: Caney Valley High School (USD 436), Sedan High School (USD 286), and Hamilton High School (USD 390). Hub flexibility: Coffeyville, Independence, or any location with reasonable commuting access to all three schools. Note: Hamilton HS is 80 minutes one-way from Coffeyville. Hub residency required by start date.

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 bachelor's degree. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the foundational knowledge, communication skills and developmental insight essential for guiding students toward post-secondary success and fostering a college-going culture. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program. Valid driver's license.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Lived/work experience in rural Kansas communities or rural school districts. Regular highway driving between hub and three cluster schools (valid KS license required); light lifting (up to 25 lbs — office materials, event setup); Kansas winter driving conditions and summer-heat community events; near-continuous screen use for virtual advising and d3 case management. Equipment: laptop, M365/d3 platform.
  • K-12 paraprofessional, substitute teaching, coaching, or after-school programming experience.
  • Experience delivering virtual instruction, coaching, or advising.
  • Lived experience as a first-generation college student, community-college transfer, certificate-pathway completer, or veteran-to-postsecondary navigator.
  • Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills; organized and self-directed across multiple sites with light remote supervision.
  • Honorable U.S. military service (any branch, any era); OR
  • Kansas paraprofessional/teacher-aide certification plus two (2)+ years of school-based service; O
  • Five (5)+ years of full-time professional, skilled-trades, or community-organization experience with documented mentorship, youth engagement, or workforce-development work.

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:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: July 15, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$16.36-$20.44

 

 

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.

Remote and Hybrid Work Options:

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.

Relocation to Kansas: 

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 you can visit the site apply online for the program incentives. 

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.

Interview Preference:

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 will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.