Assistant Director, First Generation Student Center

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest detailing your experience as it applies to this position
• Resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Applications close on: August 12, 2026

$47,486.00 - $67,300.00