Director III, Acad Student Srv

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13425014rr**Director III, Acad Student Srv**rrKansas State Universityrr****About This Role****The College of Agriculture at Kansas State University seeks a RegionalDirector of Academic Programs & Partnerships to serve as the senioradministrative leader and official representative of the College ofAgriculture in Western Kansas. This position provides executiveoversight and decision-making authority for all regional academic,operational, and partnership functions. The Director coordinatesacademic program delivery, manages institutional partnerships, and leadsregional recruitment and engagement strategies in close collaborationwith the Office of Recruitment and Admissions (ORA) and the College ofAgriculture\'s Assistant Dean of Recruitment (Director of Recruiting).The Director ensures all recruitment and outreach efforts are fullyaligned with university-wide goals and standards while advancing theCollege\'s mission and strategic priorities. Acting with delegatedauthority from the Dean\'s Office, the Director serves as the chiefadministrator for College of Agriculture initiatives in the region,exercising independent judgment to address academic coordination,student success, staffing, and stakeholder engagement.This position operates with significant independence and delegatedauthority to make decisions in the best interest of the College ofAgriculture and Kansas State University. The Regional Director ensuresthat academic programs, partnerships, and recruitment activities inWestern Kansas are effectively managed and strategically aligned withuniversity goals. All regional recruitment and outreach activities areconducted in collaboration with and under the guidance of the Office ofRecruitment and Admissions and the College of Agriculture\'s AssistantDean of Recruitment (Director of Recruiting). As enrollment andengagement expand, the role will grow to include oversight of additionalrecruitment, engagement, and administrative staff.Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvide executive leadership for all College of Agriculture programs andpartnerships in Western Kansas, ensuring effective coordination anddelivery of courses, laboratories, and academic support.Oversee and direct logistical planning for synchronized and hybridcourse delivery, ensuring academic quality and operational efficiency.Serve as the primary liaison between Western Kansas Community Collegesand the Ag Academic Programs unit for scheduling and coordinatingsynchronized classes.Exercise delegated administrative authority to make decisions related toscheduling, facilities use, instructional support, and partnershipoperations on behalf of the College.Establish and implement procedures to ensure compliance with universityacademic policies and operational standards.Prepare reports and provide recommendations to support continuousprogram improvement and regional planning.Supervise regional staff, student employees, and administrative supportpersonnel; provide leadership, performance evaluation, and professionaldevelopment.Develop and implement strategies to promote enrollment growth specificto the College of Agriculture in coordination with the Office ofRecruitment and Admissions (ORA), including the Associate Director ofRecruitment, Associate Director of Transfer, and the Assistant Dean ofRecruitment (Director of Recruiting) within the College of Agriculture.Design and execute targeted strategies to attract prospectiveagriculture students from Western Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska,and the Texas Panhandle in alignment with institutional and college-widerecruitment goals and activities.Plan, coordinate, and execute recruitment events, outreach act vities,and informational sessions in partnership with the Office of Recruitmentand Admissions to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated efforts.Collaborate regularly with the Assistant Dean of Recruitment and theOffice of Recruitment and Admissions leadership to support shared goals,data sharing, and regional recruitment priorities.Monitor progress toward enrollment goals, assess the effectiveness ofrecruitment strategies and events, and adjust activities as needed basedon data and feedback.Ensure all recruitment, communication, and engagement activities in theregion are conducted in full alignment with central universityrecruitment protocols and College of Agriculture strategies.Serve as the chief liaison for the College of Agriculture with WesternKansas Community Colleges, regional K-12 institutions, and externalorganizations.Establish and maintain partnerships with schools, community colleges,and regional organizations in close collaboration with the Office ofRecruitment and Admissions, including the Associate Director ofRecruitment and the Associate Director of Transfer.Lead the negotiation, coordination, and management of partnershipagreements and collaborative academic initiatives.Serve as a liaison between the College of Agriculture at Kansas StateUniversity, the Offic