Student Programs Coordinator

Educational Support Services is seeking a Student Programs Writing Specialist. The writing specialist will provide a variety of support services to help TRIO Educational Support Services (ESS) students attain their educational goals. This positi...

  • 520459
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Student Belonging
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Closing on: Sep 22 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

This position is responsible for providing a variety of support services to help ESS participants attain their educational and personal goals. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating educational enrichment programs to enhance participants skills in writing, navigating post-secondary coursework, degree planning, and preparation for graduate school admissions.

About Us

A program within Student Belonging, TRIO Educational Supportive Services (ESS) is a federally funded TRIO program which provides a comprehensive support community for students who are first generation, income-limited, and/or have a documented disability. ESS provides FREE services designed to help students achieve academic success and graduate with their bachelor's degree.
ESS is able to accept 300 students each year and offers a number of services that assist participants with persisting year-to-year, maintaining good GPA standing, and graduating on time.


The mission of TRIO ESS is to assist students who may face barriers in higher education because of income, family educational background, and disability towards completing a bachelor’s degree.


ESS is funded by a Federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the Department of Education with additional assistance from Kansas State University.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • One year of relevant experience
  • This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in English or another writing-intensive field
  • Excellent management and communication skills with the ability to work effectively and foster a cooperative environment within the department and its constituencies.
  • Must have initiative and strong interpersonal skills for meeting the needs of the student population and for relating effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as an ability to teach writing skills at the undergraduate level.
  • Experience working with students in higher education.
  • Experience with or knowledge of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
  • Experience with or knowledge of the Federal Financial Aid program and its application process
  • Experience and demonstrated proficiency in public speaking.

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:

  • Letter of interest detailing experience as it pertains to this position.
  • Resume
  • Three professional references with contact information.

Application Window

Applications close on: September 22, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$42,216.00 - $46,000.00

 

 

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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.

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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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