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. 1 university in the nation for quality of life, K-State also takes pride in its employees. K-State was ranked No. 3 in Forbes - America's Best Employers by State and we are the top employer for higher ed in the 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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Benefits at Kansas State University

Benefits come in all shapes and sizes, and at Kansas State University, we recognize that one size does not fit all. That's why we offer something for everyone. Whether you're looking for stellar health care, tuition assistance or valuable retirement plans, the K-State family has you covered. We value our employees and their countless contributions, so we do our part to ensure they and their families feel right at home.

Health insurance

In partnership with the State of Kansas, we offer health insurance benefits for you and your family's needs. You are able to select from a variety of medical insurance plans, including prescription, dental and vision. Learn more.

Retirement plans

Kansas State University offers two mandatory retirement plans to assist you in preparing you for your future. Employees may also contribute to a variety of voluntary retirement plans to supplement their retirement savings.

Time off

We recognize that your life is made up of many pieces. You value your time with friends and family, wellness, spirituality, relaxation and, of course, your work life. Kansas State University seeks to support your work life balance by providing a rich leave program. Full-time employees earn eight hours of vacation leave every pay period. Learn more.

Tuition assistance

Kansas State University values continuing education for its employees. The University provides a tuition assistance program to all full-time, benefits-eligible employees to assist with their education goals. A spouse and dependent grant is also available for eligible employees.

Remote work arrangements

Kansas State University supports remote work arrangements that are in the best interests of the university, enable operational efficiencies, and enhance the productivity of the department and the employees. The university has a variety of positions that offer remote/hybrid remote work options. Read K-State’s Remote Work Arrangements.

 

Compensation at Kansas State University

At K-State, we are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation program that will attract, retain and reward high-performing employees at all levels. Base salary for new employees is determined based on market pay for the position, candidate experience and education, internal equity and departmental funding. Want to learn more? Check out our compensation philosophy and click below for an in-depth explanation of how salary offers are made.

 

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Kansas State University’s mission is to provide an inclusive, supportive community that values diversity in people and ideas. Since 1863, as the nation’s first operational land-grant university, K-State has maintained a commitment to diversity and inclusion, while being steadfast in our pledge to access, opportunity and success for all Wildcats. To learn more about K-State’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit Diversity and Inclusion at K-State.

 

Campus Safety

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Report) is intended to inform the public of information about crime on and around campus, efforts to improve campus safety, and university policies.

 

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy and Privacy Notice and Request for Consent for Individuals in the European Union

Effective May 25, 2018, the European Union (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) places additional obligations on organizations that control or process personally identifiable information about persons in the European Union.