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Assistant Director, First Generation Student Center Jobs in Manhattan, KS at Kansas State University
Title: Assistant Director, First Generation Student Center
Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan, KS
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**Assistant Director, First Generation Student Center**
Kansas State University
****About This 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-drive
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 Description****
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.
****What You’ll Need to Succeed****
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent).
- Seven years of relevant experience.
- Requirements 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 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.
****How to Apply****
Please Submit The Following Documents
- Letter of interest detailing your experience as it applies to this
position
- Resume
- Three professional references with contact information
****Application Window****
Applications close on: August 12, 2026
****Anticipated Hiring Pay Range****
$47,486.00 – $67,300.00
- To apply, please visit:
[https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/assistant-director-first-generation-student-center-manhattan-kansas-united-states](https://apptrkr.com/9726989)**
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