College Advisor

Kansas State University

Other Kansas, KS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Driver's License, Financial Aid, High School Diploma, Mentoring, Military, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Workforce Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Other Kansas, KS
POSTED
30+ days ago

College Advisor

KSCAC places recent graduates in partner high schools to guide students through college and career pathways. Advisors support applications, financial aid, career exploration, and connections to employers, colleges, and workforce opportunities.

  • 521418
  • Other, Kansas
  • Vice Provost Enrollment Mgmt
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Closing at: May 1 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site

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About This Role

KSCAC places recent college graduates inside partner high schools to guide students through every step of post-secondary and workforce planning: two- or four-year college, technical certificates, apprenticeships, military, and direct-to-work pathways. As a KSCAC Advisor you become the school''s go-to resource for applications, financial aid, career exploration, and employer connections.

Positions available in Kansas City.

Worksite Description

This position is on-site at area schools in Kansas City.

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 bachelor''s degree. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the foundational knowledge, communication skills and developmental insight essential for guiding students toward post-secondary success and fostering a college-going culture. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.
  • Valid driver''s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
  • Organized, self-directed, able to juggle multiple deadline
  • Experience mentoring or tutoring youth, especially those facing economic barriers
  • Familiarity with college admission, financial-aid processes, or workforce development resources
  • Spanish proficiency a plus

Additional Role Information:

  • Must have valid driver''s license and reliable transportation

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: May 1,2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

($40,000) $19.23

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Kansas State University