Assistant Director, First Generation Student Center

Kansas State University

About the role

The Assistant Director, First Generation Student Center provides vision, strategic leadership and coordination for all first-generation student programs and services at the university. The assistant director oversees the day-to-day operations of the First Generation Student Center, innovates to create pathways for first-generation student success, engages in recruitment activities, leverages technology and data-driven practices to advance first-generation student success, and creates and nurtures a first-generation community across the campus. This is a higher learning commission quality initiative program and the work connects to the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.

About us

We support first-generation students (those whose parents or guardians did not complete a four-year degree) by connecting them to campus resources, coordinating efforts across the university to serve them, and fostering a first-generation community.

Our vision: To make K-State the top college choice for first-generation students, maintain our status as a national model, and reduce the existing equity gaps in first-generation student educational outcomes. Our goals align with Next-Gen K-State Strategic Plan.

Our mission: By working collaboratively with campus partners, the First-generation Student Center (FGSC) leads student success efforts by welcoming first-generation students to K-State, fostering a sense of belonging and community, promoting academic success and well-being, and connecting students to enriching learning experiences.

Worksite

This position is on-site, 5 days per week. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Seven years of relevant experience (may be met through a combination of work experience and education)

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of developmental advising theories
• Extensive experience advising students in a college setting
• Demonstrated experience working with first-generation students
• Demonstrated experience in working with first-generation populations
• Problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Desire to continue learning about current issues in higher education

Sponsorship eligibility

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

Pay

$47,486.00 - $67,300.00