Assistant Director and

K-State Veterinary Health Center; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A university career center in the United States is seeking an Assistant Director and Career Engagement Consultant. This role focuses on integrating career education into academic experiences. Responsibilities include managing career programs, developing industry partnerships, and providing specialized career coaching to students. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and possess seven years of relevant experience. Knowledge of career development theory and proficiency in management platforms are required. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience in higher education or program management.
• Experience supervising staff or directing work of student employees.
• Knowledge of career development theory and NACE competencies.

Responsibilities

• Empower students through integrated career education.
• Design and manage career education programs and events.
• Build strategic partnerships with industry contacts.
• Provide specialized career coaching for students.
• Supervise program assistants and student employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support the department.

Skills

Curriculum development

Career coaching

Program management

Strategic partnerships

Team supervision

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field

High school diploma

Tools

Handshake

Canvas

Job description

Assistant Director and Career Engagement Consultant for the College of Arts and Sciences

The Assistant Director will serve as a dedication Career Engagement Consultant for the College of Arts and Sciences. 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.

• Academic Integration & Curriculum Design: Serve as an embedded liaison for the College of Arts and Sciences, collaboration with faculty and academic stakeholders to infuse career development into the curriculum. Engage with college leadership regularly and participate in college success communities as appropriate. Design and facilitate customized, credit bearing course material, large group workshops, and classroom presentations. Utilize Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) to build scalable online career content and assignments.
• Program & Event Management: Design, manage, and implement scalable career education programs and events, including micro-credentialing or badge furthering programs to validate student skills. Measure program efficacy and use outcomes-based data (e.g., NACE knowledge rates, KPIs) for continuous improvement.
• Employer & Industry Relations: Build and manage strategic partnerships with external constituents relevant to Arts and Sciences pathways. Work with partners to develop structured work-integrated learning (internships, co-ops) and networking opportunities. Liaise with employers to gain insight into labor market trends and future-of-work competencies.
• Strategic Career Coaching: Provide high-level, specialized career coaching for students with complex career design needs or those in specialized pipelines. Focus on “transformational” coaching, utilizing assessments like CliftonStrengths to assist students in navigating career transitions and professional branding.
• Supervision & Team Leadership: Supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of a Program Assistant and student employees. Manage workflow, provide professional development, and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Other duties as assigned: Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support the department and university mission.

About Us

The Career Center facilitates the career readiness of all students throughout the K-State community. The Career Center offers an extensive career library, free assessments for exploring majors/careers, job search training, career advising, employer connections, and a staff dedicated to assisting students in the career development process.

This position is on site

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 Arts and Sciences.
• Knowledge of and experience applying career development theory and NACE career competencies.
• Proficiency in career management platforms (Handshake) and learning management systems (Canvas).

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest (documents may be addressed to Anthony YBarra, Associate Director)
• Resume
• Names, emails and phone numbers of three professional references

For best consideration, apply by April 9, 2026