Academic Program Specialist

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking an Academic Program Specialist to provide specialized administrative support for the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine. This role assists faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students and reports to the Department Head.

The position is on-site in Manhattan, KS, with duties including maintaining the faculty telephone directory, ordering office supplies, and handling reimbursements from the Foundation

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and four years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of computers and software, good listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Update telephone directory for the faculty, staff and students.
• Order office supplies for the department using General Ledger and state contracted accounts as needed.
• Responsible for reimbursements from Foundation for faculty members and candidates as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication

Secretarial skills

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four years of related experience

Tools

General Ledger

Office suite

Job description

Academic Program Specialist

Kansas State University

About This Role

This position provides specialized administrative support for the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine. This individual provides assistance of high-level and technical support to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. This position reports to direct supervisor or Department Head.

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 four years of

Relevant Experience. Requirements May Be Met Through a Combination of education and experience.

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Personal computing and data entry courses, business procedures course, knowledge of computers and software, public relations skills, general secretarial skills, positive and cooperative relationships with faculty, students and colleagues, good listening skills and ability to follow through on assignments. Demonstrative good judgment and independent decisions. General knowledge of English grammar and spelling.

Additional Role Information

• All faculty and students. Update telephone directory for the faculty, staff and students. Order office supplies for the department using General Ledger and state contracted accounts as needed. Responsible for reimbursements from Foundation for faculty members and candidates as

Sponsorship Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Application Window

Applications close on: August 26, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.04 - $24.52 per hour