Program/Project Consultant

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) at Kansas State University is looking to hire a Career Development Coordinator to join their team. This position will manage the college's professional mentoring program and coordinate career development opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The Career Development Coordinator will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with alumni, professionals, and industry partners and will also serve as the HHS liaison for the Career Center. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Student Success.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with departmental faculty to design and integrate career development content into key coursework
• Partner with the accreditation coordinator to ensure career readiness components align with accreditation standards and outcomes
• Engage campus partners and coordinate with the University Career Center to plan and execute career events each semester
• Build and maintain a diverse network of professionals representing the full range of academic and professional programs within HHS, in partnership with faculty and college administration
• Assist with identifying applied learning opportunities, including internships, practicums, and experiential learning placements, by connecting students with field professionals and community partners
• Provide individualized and group advising to support student career exploration, professional development, and goal attainment
• Promote career development program through proactive outreach to students, faculty, and campus partners
• Collaborate with the HHS academic records team to administer the graduating senior survey and analyze results to inform program improvement
• Recruit and match mentors and mentees for the professional mentoring program

The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. For more information, visit https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Seven years of relevant experience in developing and executing career readiness programs, developing and executing events, and/or working with a variety of college students and professional populations
• Valid driver's license
  
  
  
  • Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Professional post-baccalaureate work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and management skills
• Previous successful work in an academic/university community
• Previous experience working with a variety of academic disciplines

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Contact information for three professional references

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Jenn Cook, at jennmac14@ksu.edu with the subject line: Career Development Coordinator Search.

Applications close on: April 24, 2026

$55,000 - $65,000 annual