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 Be part of a cleaning team that provides services to K-State residence halls and other Housing and Dining Services facilities. Our full-time, benefits eligible team members ensure that facilities are clean, sanitized, tidy, ...
6h
| 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...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This position is responsible for the College of Veterinary Medicine Visitor Desk. This position will greet and direct all vet med visitors to the appropriate section/department and ensure all security procedures are followed...
6h
| Job Type | Part Time |
Hays, Kansas
About This Role Sorghum and pearl millet breeding program is one of the major research activities. The program involves continuous field every year starting April to November crop growing period and greenhouse work during the off-season mon...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Custodial Specialist (Jardine Apts.)
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Join a cleaning team that provides services to Jardine Apartments, an on-campus community offering more than 800 apartments. The team provides inviting spaces to students, faculty, staff and guests by ensuring that facilitie...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Southwest KS
Garden City, Kansas
About This Role The Extension Nutrition Program, within KState Extension, is hiring two part-time Nutrition Assistants to serve Southwest Kansas. These positions report to the Southwest Kansas EFNEP extension agent. Nutrition assistants pro...
6h
| Job Type | Part Time |
Sheridan County Extension Director
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 (including county directors) are jointly responsible ...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The HVAC Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning living, learning, and working environment for Kansas State University students, residents, faculty, staff, and guests. This posi...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Wyandotte County
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Extension Nutrition Program, within KState Extension, is hiring a full-time Nutrition Assistant to serve Wyandotte County. This position reports to the Wyandotte County nutrition, food safety and health extension agent. ...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Interim Head, Department of Clinical Sciences
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Applications and nominations are invited for the full-time position of Interim Head, Department of Clinical Sciences. This position requires a doctor in veterinary medicine (or equivalent), and clinical associate professor o...
6h
| Job Type | Full Time |