Director of Academic Advising

About This Role

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering invites applications for an experienced, collaborative and student-centered leader to serve as Director of Academic Advising. Working in close partnership with the college's Academic Success Center and colleagues across the university, the director will provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the college's academic advising team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide comprehensive leadership and supervision of the college's advising team, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, workload assignments and professional development.
• Develop and implement advisor professional development programs that strengthen advising expertise and effectiveness.
• Oversee advising budgets, staffing structures and resource allocation to support operations and student success initiatives.
• Establish and advance college-wide advising standards, expectations, policies and procedures to promote consistent, high-quality student support.
• Lead the strategic planning and continuous improvement of academic advising, using student success data and performance measures to guide priorities and assess outcomes.
• Build collaborative relationships with academic departments, university offices and campus partners to promote coordinated and effective student support.
• Represent the college in university-wide advising initiatives and discussions, helping shape institutional practices and policies.
• Provide academic advising to general engineering students and assist departments and programs with advising needs as appropriate.

About Us

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is dedicated to driving innovation and preparing the next generation of technological leaders. With 15 undergraduate, 11 master’s and 8 doctoral degree programs, the college is meeting growing demand for skilled professionals and advancing knowledge to benefit society. As a premier institution, our mission is to educate and empower students to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving world. Learn more at https://engg.k-state.edu/.

Worksite Description

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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience. 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 strategic, financial, leadership and operational skills essential for directing complex academic student services functions. These competencies are typically developed and validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in academic advising, higher education administration or related field
• Three to five years of advising experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

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
• Letter of interest
• Statement of advising philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: Jan. 2, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$83,400-$90,000 annually