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 The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) at Kansas State University is looking to hire an Accreditation Coordinator to join its team. This position will support academic programs in HHS through coordinating accreditati...
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Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Housing and Dining Services is hiring a skilled carpenter who takes pride in craftsmanship and performing high-quality work. This full-time, benefits-eligible position offers a consistent 40-hour schedule, strong work-life b...
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Diagnostic Technician II - Serology
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Perform tests on various analytes such as serum, whole blood, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and milk using agar gen immunodiffusion (AGID), ELISA, indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA), agglutination, radial immunodiffusi...
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Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Department of Mathematics at Kansas State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. The term of appointment is one academic year, potentially renewable, subject to job perform...
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Custodial Specialist (Dining Services)
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Come work with us! Join our dynamic team as a full-time, late shift custodial specialist in a residence hall dining center. Be part of the excitement of serving student residents and guests as you maintain the cleanliness an...
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Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Office Specialist III in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering assists with daily functions in the department's main office. Duties included, but not limited to, maintaining departmental invento...
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Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Community Coordinator (CC) provides leadership and supervision for a population of 250 to 650 students within the residence halls or Jardine Apartments. The coordinator's primary function is to direct and oversee the ope...
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Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Food Service Workers are part of a team who make great food and service happen in a large residence hall dining center by providing quality food and service to fun and appreciative students and guests. The 40 hours per week ...
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Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role At the heart of it all, our dynamic team works together to prepare safe, wholesome food for the residents and guests in the Residence Hall system at Kansas State University. Cooks provide food production support to several d...
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Maintenance and Repair Tech II
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This position exists to perform skilled preventive maintenance to building equipment in a large university setting. Coordinates with other technicians and trades employees to diagnose problems and refers issues requiring spe...
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