Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. You may apply to multiple positions and manage your applications under one applicant account. 

Yes and no. You may make updates to your personal information and upload a revised resume, cover letter or other attachment at any time through your applicant account. However, you are unable to make changes to job-specific application questions once your application is submitted.

All posted jobs are open and accepting applications.  We work diligently to keep all postings updated throughout the recruitment process.

You can check the status of your application in your applicant portal by clicking on Applicant Login at the top of the page.  You will hear directly from the department or search committee regarding any next steps in the application process.

If you are interested in working at K-State but do not see a job currently posted relevant to your skills and experience, you can sign up for Job Alerts to receive updates based on your criteria.

Yes, you can send a job to yourself or add it to your favorites and view it in "my settings" at the top of the screen. Apply when you're ready.

We’d love to help.  Email or call us at KStateCareers@k-state.edu or (785) 532-6255.  If you need access to a computer, you can also stop by our Human Resources office during business hours and use our available computer. 

Yes! Our Accommodations Specialist, Emily Everts, will be happy to assist you.  You may contact her directly at eeverts@k-state.edu or (785) 532-1908.

There are multiple ways to login. Click on Applicant Login at the top of our page and enter your email address.  From there you’ll see the various ways to login or reset your password.

Educational equivalency means you can use a combination of education and experience to fulfill the minimum job requirements. For details on how to combine these, and to see a matrix that illustrates this process, please refer to our guidelines. If a position qualifies for educational equivalency, it will be indicated in the minimum qualifications section of the job advertisement.

 

At Kansas State University there are two different employment types: Unclassified Professional Staff (UNC) and University Support Staff (USS). Unclassified Professional Staff are generally faculty, administrators, and other professional staff. University Support Staff (USS) generally include our technical and service staff along with some professional and clerical staff. There are many similarities and differences between these two employment types, which are detailed on our website.

Term positions have a specified end date or specific funding that is finite.  Term positions may be renewed.  Regular positions do not have specified end dates or finite funding.  

Yes, some positions offer remote or hybrid work options.  Filter by Worksite on our job search page to find the positions that are remote or hybrid eligible.  Additional details of hybrid arrangements can be found in the position announcements.  An employee who is working remotely for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements.

Yes, you can access your offer documents from the "view application" button next to the position in your applicant account.  If you are unable to find it, please contact us at KStateCareers@k-state.edu.

 

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