Employment Opportunities
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Kansas State University Olathe's greatest resource is its faculty and staff. To better serve these individuals at all campuses, the university established Human Resources to focus on recruiting, developing and retaining a highly qualified workforce. This maximizes the university's ability to support the needs of all employees, including faculty, unclassified professionals, support staff and students.
To learn more about benefits available to employees and find important forms, visit the resources page.
Current Openings
Faculty/Staff
Manager of Food Programs and Services
Posted June 25, 2025
K-State Olathe is seeking qualified applicants for a Manager of Food Programs and Services which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position. The Manager of Food Programs and Services initiates, facilitates and coordinates activities in the research kitchens at K-State Olathe, supporting campus events, K-State research, the Food Innovation Accelerator and community outreach while ensuring the facility remains in a "research-ready" state. This role is essential in advancing research, innovation and community engagement while ensuring efficient operations and resource management.
SRIS Program Manager
Posted May 13, 2025
K-State Olathe invites applications for a Program Manager to lead the scientific review process for ingredient definition submissions on behalf of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). This newly created role is essential in coordinating the submission, review and approval processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and timely completion.
Contracts and Grants Officer
Posted March 3, 2025
The Contracts and Grants Officer will provide comprehensive support to faculty and staff throughout the lifecycle of grant funding. This full-time position will be integral in facilitating the pre-award and post-award processes, ensuring smooth financial administration, compliance, and communication with funding agencies at the K-State Olathe campus. This position will provide administrative support and budget management for awarded grants including award setup, budget tracking, subaward management, and reporting. The position will report to the K-State Olathe Director of Business and Finance Services and collaborate closely with the Associate Dean of Faculty, Research, and Administration to enhance workflow and grant management processes. This position will be a 12-month appointment with hybrid work opportunities.
Student/Other
There are no student positions at this time.
K-State Careers
A comprehensive list of openings in the university system also can be found by visiting K-State's Employment Page. Please follow directions for application process within each posting.
In addition, students and alumni are encouraged to visit the Career Center site.