Asst Director and Career Engagement Consultant

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. 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.

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.

About This Role

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.

About Us

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.

Worksite Description

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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience in higher education, program management, or curriculum development. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

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

How to Apply

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

Application Window

Applications close on:Oct 16, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$22.38-$29.11 hourly