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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Sedgwick County Horticulture Extension Agent
Wichita, 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 Ex...
18h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Sunflower District 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 local unit directors) are jointly responsi...
18h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Veterinary Nurse I Intern - Small Animal
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role: This Veterinary Nurse I (Limited Term) Intern position provides an opportunity for professional growth in the Veterinary Health Center. An outstanding graduate veterinary nurse will be selected to obtain high quality, enhan...
18h
| Job Type | Intern |
Client Services Assistant - Small Animal Medicine
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Client Services Assistant will serve as the primary liaison between clients and the clinical care team within assigned Small Animal Medicine service areas. This role ensures smooth communication, accurate scheduling, and...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Wildcat District Nutrition and Community Wellness 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...
1d
| 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...
1d
| Job Type | Part Time |
Assistant Professor of Music Education
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education beginning in August 2026. This position offers the oppo...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The purpose of this position is to support the research activities of the Applied Swine Nutrition team. Additional support is needed to maintain the high level of research output that is being generated. Duties/Responsibilit...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Maintenance and Repair Tech II
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Housing and Dining Services is seeking applicants for several skilled and motivated Maintenance and Repair Technician II's to join our team in a full-time, benefits-eligible role. These positions offer the opportunity to wor...
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...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |