Kansas State University
Welcome to the next-generation land-grant university with a focus on the future.
When you join the K-State family, you are part of a connected community of difference-makers, dream-chasers and problem-solvers. K-Staters pursue the good. Expand expectations. And demand the most from ourselves and our lives. We are the open-minded. The adaptive. The communicators, explorers and intellectual adventurers who never shy away from change, knowing that in the right hands, change can lead to something better.
At Kansas State University, there’s no limit to what you can expect.
Kansas State University Mission
The mission of Kansas State University is to foster excellent teaching, research, and service that develop a highly skilled and educated citizenry necessary to advancing the well-being of Kansas, the nation, and the international community. The university embraces diversity, encourages engagement and is committed to the discovery of knowledge, the education of undergraduate and graduate students, and improvement in the quality of life and standard of living of those we serve.
Values
We live by the purple rule: Family comes first. For K-Staters, that means a firmly held dedication to fostering an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere in which everyone feels supported and empowered to take intellectual risks. We've had plenty of practice — as the nation's first operational land-grant university, we've been putting service and compassion into action since 1863.
Putting Students First
At Kansas State University, we take student success personally — and that is evident in our commitment to foster an outstanding, well-rounded student experience from the start.
Diversity & Inclusion
Kansas State University has long maintained a demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Since 1863, as the nation’s first operational land-grant university, K-State has heralded “full educational privileges” with open enrollment to all students regardless of gender, race or creed. From the very beginning, our commitment to access, opportunity and success has remained unchanged. Our collective mission is best accomplished when every member of the university community acknowledges and practices the following principles.
Careers
Find a future in purple
Kansas State University employees take pride in making a difference in nearly 21,000 lives at the nation's first operational land-grant university. In fact, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities recently designated K-State as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. As the Princeton Review's No. 3 university in the nation for quality of life, K-State also takes pride in its employees. K-State was also ranked No. 3 in Forbes - America's Best Employers by State. Beyond offering an unmatched sense of community and inclusiveness, K-State provides employees with a variety of benefits, including health care, retirement options, discounted event tickets and much more.
Of course, our employees also are members of the Manhattan community, Livability.com's #16 place to live in the nation, featuring eclectic restaurants, a treasure trove of shopping and, of course, plenty of purple.
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Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This role is primarily focused on the customer service aspects across all of ORA. Worksite Description This position is On-site. All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law...
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Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role You are invited to apply to join a highly collaborative HR team as the Compensation Coordinator, where your precision and attention to detail will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the university's compens...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role A Visiting Assistant Professor, one academic year, beginning August 16, 2026. AOS: Open. PhD or advanced ABD. Must be able to teach introductory ethics and some area of applied ethics-medical, environmental, computer/AI ethi...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This position holds responsibility for the implementation of an effective student recruitment program within a specific geographic region as part of K-State's overall strategic enrollment management plan. Individuals serving...
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Golden Prairie District Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of KState Ext...
2d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This position exists to provide mail service to the campus community by sorting, delivering, and collecting all campus and federal mail from various campus locations. This position will process all outgoing mail using variou...
2d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Enterprise Data Warehouse Developer
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The primary purpose of this position is to provide data warehouse and data analytics development in support of K-State's strategic efforts, including enrollment management, online learning, accreditation and compliance, and ...
2d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This position begins in Fall 2026 and will teach classes (in-person and online) to students in the English Language Program as they acquire the English needed for pursuing a degree at Kansas State University or pursuing thei...
2d
| Job Type | Full Time |
University Police Officer OR Trainee
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role: Are you passionate about public safety? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that creates a positive impact on our community? Look no further! The K-State Police Officers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and w...
2d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This position exists to provide cleaning and sanitation in the various areas at the Vet Med Complex at KSU. Subject to on-call, standby and inclement weather response. This position is considered essential. Responsible to kn...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |