Assistant Director and Career Engagement Consultant

Kansas State University is hiring an Assistant Director and Career Engagement Consultant to serve the College of Engineering, integrating career education directly into the academic experience and guiding students through a unified journey that connects academic planning, work-integrated learning, and career outcomes. The role sits within the university’s Career Center and moves away from high-volume transactional advising toward a more strategic, curriculum-embedded model of career support.

• Serves as the dedicated career engagement consultant for the College of Engineering, embedding career development into the academic curriculum
• Builds industry partnerships and technology-driven solutions that support work-integrated learning
• Requires a high school diploma and seven years of relevant experience in higher education, program management, or curriculum development
• Prefers a master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field
• Draws on experience in curriculum design, learning outcome assessment, and evidence-based decision making
• May supervise staff or direct the work of student employees
• Applies knowledge of career development theory and NACE career competencies
• Uses career management and learning management platforms such as Handshake and Canvas
• Offers an anticipated hourly pay range of $22.38–$29.11
• Calls for candidates to be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without employer sponsorship