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 HR Representative provides comprehensive HR support to Extension units served by the Administrative Support Center (ASC). This role ensures compliance with university, State of Kansas, and federal regulations while deliv...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Door & Meal Access Coordinator
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This role plays a key part in delivering seamless access and dining experiences for residents and conference guests across Housing and Dining Services(HDS). Using the CBORD Card System and Odyssey Privilege Control System (P...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Post Doc Researcher - Pharmacology
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Department of Anatomy and Physiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a post-doctoral position in pharmacology. This position will provide an opportunity to contri...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Instructor, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Olathe, Kansas
About This Role K-State Olathe seeks part-time instructors to teach courses in the Veterinary Biomedical Sciences (VBS) Master's degree program during the Fall 2026 semester. Courses may be offered online in either a synchronous or asynchro...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This position performs and leads high-level financial analysis, reporting, and compliance activities within the Division of Financial Services. The role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex fina...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Research duties include the design, execution, and support of animal experiments in BSL-2 and BSL-3 biocontainment. In addition, support for molecular diagnostics (PCR, RT-PCR, dPCR) is required. Research duties will primari...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Client Services Assistant - Part Time
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a part-time Client Services Assistant to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service....
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Vice President of Research Technology
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Assistant Vice President of Research Technology will lead and mentor a team of IT professionals responsible for supporting the full spectrum of research technology services, including high performance computing, secure r...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Event Operations Post Grad Intern
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for aEvent Ops Post Graduate Intern. This position's essential responsibilities include but are not limited to: staffing and supervision of event staff team members and stude...
3d
| Job Type | Intern |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Social Work Student Intern to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. The stud...
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| Job Type | Intern |
