Academic Program Specialist

The School of Health Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire an Academic Program Specialist to join their Physician Assistant (PA) Program. This position will assist the PA Program's Academic Director in coordinating the didactic year and will maintain classroom statistics regarding exams, remediation, and attendance. This position will report to the Academic Director.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support and assist faculty with course materials, PowerPoint presentations, online quizzes, and exam administration in Canvas
• Assist HHS Associate Dean in reviewing and updating course schedules for didactic coursework
• Work with the university DAIR office, IT team, and HHS Dean's Office to support CourseDog updates for syllabi, Canvas learning outcomes, and didactic course implementation, as well as data reports
• Administer and maintain didactic year websites and faculty-student course portals
• Support program director with ARC-PA self-assessment and compliance during the didactic phase
• Coordinate with HHS Accreditation Coordinator for survey data needs and other accreditation requirements
• Maintain didactic year surveys and serve on the didactic curricular committee
• Coordinate student advising schedules and facilitate faculty-student communication through online platforms and Canvas courses
• Maintain communication with didactic faculty on student academic progress and program information
• Proctor program exams (Canvas, PAEA)

The School of Health Sciences is a leader in health science education, research, and engagement through fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to advance the health and well-being of individuals and populations. The school offers a variety of B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs, including many accredited programs, related to human health.

The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. For more information, visit https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Four years of relevant experience
  
  
  
  • Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years of administrative experience in a medical/healthcare setting or health professions school
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Self-starter that works well with little supervision
• Ability to multitask, gather data, and prepare reports
• Knowledge of configuration and use of computerized database programs
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with various populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Contact information for three professional references

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Vivien Guevara, at vsguevara@ksu.edu with the subject line: Academic Program Specialist Search.

Applications close on: May 10, 2026

$18.04 - $25.50 per hour