College and Career Advisor

College and Career Advisor

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 pathw...

• 521845
• Other, Kansas
• Vice Provost Enrollment Mgmt
• Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
• Closing at: Jul 15 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.

About Us

Kansas State College and Career is a program within the Office of Enrollment Management that aims to increase the number of high school students that enter and complete higher education.

KSCAC hires recent college graduates to serve as full-time college and career advisors in select high schools across the Kansas City Metro, and in Central and Southwest Kansas.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. KSCAC is hiring for two positions to serve partner high schools in the Kansas City area.

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 deadlines
• 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:

• Will be required to use personal car to travel to designated, local high schools.

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:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on:July 15, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

($40,000) $19.23