Student Success Coach

With a primary emphasis on recruiting and advising traditional and non-traditional students through their entire lifecycle at K-State Olathe, the Student Success Coach is responsible for day-to-day recruitment activities ensuring the enrollment of new students into K-State Olathe consistent with campus enrollment goals. After matriculation, the Student Success Coach will provide ongoing support and guidance on policies, procedures, and campus resources to deliver a positive student experience.

Kansas State University's Olathe campus was launched in April 2011 and is the newest campus in the university's system. The campus is located in Johnson County and the Greater Kansas City metro area. The campus is a strategic partner of the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle, which was created in 2008 when residents invested in the county's future by voting for a one-eighth cent sales tax.

The proceeds from this tax generate more than $20 million a year to fund higher education through a unique partnership among Johnson County, the University of Kansas, and Kansas State University.

K-State Olathe provides a unique work culture that offers a variety of professional development opportunities and a community building committee to organize campus wide activities that have included social gatherings, service opportunities, and team building workshops. Professional development opportunities on campus and in the community that employees regularly participate in, employee tuition assistance for academic programs, on campus lunch and learns, professional development workshops on campus, Leadership Olathe, various regional Chamber activities.

This position is Hybrid eligible
. This position is hybrid eligible; however, we require the first 90 days to be 100% on-site to allow for training and onboarding. After that period, hybrid eligibility will be discussed with the supervisor. It is important to note that when career fairs or other duties require in-person attendance, this position requires a commitment to being in the office.

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.

• 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 advanced first-hand experience in higher education, communication skills and a systems-level understanding of enrollment processes essential for guiding prospective students, interpreting institutional policies and fostering positive engagement throughout the admissions cycle. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and structured learning experiences inherent in a formal bachelor's degree program.

• Bachelor's degree in communication, student affairs, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience
• Master's degree in student affairs or a related field
• A strong knowledge of higher education or background recruiting traditional and non-traditional students
• Prior experience working in higher education using a customer relationship system and developing and delivering professional presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Be highly motivated and demonstrate initiative
• Reliable and accurate in performing everyday tasks
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively

• Ability to travel and work some evenings and limited weekends as necessary.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Contact information for three current professional references

Applications close on:
February 1, 2026

$45,000-$54,000 ($ per hour)