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Could be called into work in emergency situations including but not limited to inclement weather, flooding caused by weather, accidents or infrastructure failure and recovery from other catastrophic events (tornado, fire, blood, etc.). We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals — all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many.

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Kansas State University seeks an energetic, dependable Custodial Specialist Senior to help us fulfill our mission of learning, scholarship, creative endeavor, and research by creating and maintaining an environment which contributes to the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position plays an integral role in maintaining and sustaining university structural assets. This position is responsible for first impressions, thus playing an important role in student & faculty recruitment and retention. This position performs a variety of custodial functions to include cleaning, operating & programing robotic equipment, disinfecting, minor equipment repair and preventative maintenance. It will be required to utilize a broad array of chemicals and operate a variety of power equipment in maintenance of floors and other duties. The position will also perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks as assigned by leadership and must be able to work with minimal supervision. This position requires the ability to frequently interact effectively with university students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Direct supervision is from the Custodial Services Supervisor. Hours are 5:00 a.m. – 1:30, with occasional call back for emergencies.<h2><strong>About This Role</strong></h2><p>Kansas State University seeks an energetic, dependable Custodial Specialist Senior to help us fulfill our mission of learning, scholarship, creative endeavor, and research by creating and maintaining an environment which contributes to the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position plays an integral role in maintaining and sustaining university structural assets. This position is responsible for first impressions, thus playing an important role in student & faculty recruitment and retention. This position performs a variety of custodial functions to include cleaning, operating & programing robotic equipment, disinfecting, minor equipment repair and preventative maintenance. It will be required to utilize a broad array of chemicals and operate a variety of power equipment in maintenance of floors and other duties. The position will also perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks as assigned by leadership and must be able to work with minimal supervision. This position requires the ability to frequently interact effectively with university students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Direct supervision is from the Custodial Services Supervisor. Hours are 5:00 a.m. – 1:30, with occasional call back for emergencies.</p><p>As a Custodial Specialist Senior, this position will be expected to operate and maintain a variety of commercial janitorial equipment, including robotic equipment. The position will report issues with the autonomous cleaning robots, collaborate schedules and optimize the use of robotic equipment, and provide feedback on their performance.</p><h2><strong>About Us</strong></h2><p>The Division of Facilities is an action-oriented service organization within the K-State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals — all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many.</p><p>We wholeheartedly embrace the K-State traditions of excellence, integrity and professionalism, and we are enthusiastic champions of K-State's visionary goal to become a Top 50 Public Research University by 2025.</p><h2><strong>Worksite Option</strong></h2><p>This position is <strong>on-site</strong>.</p><h2><strong>What You'll Need to Succeed</strong></h2><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Drivers license</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to operate a wide variety of commercial janitorial equipment and understand/follow explicit instructions, both oral and written form.</li></ul><p><strong>Other Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Could be called into work in emergency situations including but not limited to inclement weather, flooding caused by weather, accidents or infrastructure failure and recovery from other catastrophic events (tornado, fire, blood, etc.).</li><li>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.</li><li>All candidates must be 18 years of age.</li></ul><p><strong>Sponsorship eligibility:</strong></p><p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship</p><h2><strong>How to Apply</strong></h2><p>Please submit the following documents:</p><ol><li>Application</li><li>Resume</li></ol><h2><strong>Application Window</strong></h2><p>Closes June 5th, 2026</p><h2><strong>Anticipated Hiring Pay Range</strong></h2><p>$15.00-17.78 per hour + .60 Shift Differential</p>

Kansas State University

Custodial Specialist Senior

Our strengths are in applied plant pathology, microbiology, biosecurity, disease diagnosis, management, host-parasite resistance genetics, pathogen and microbe genetics and genomics, genomics and biotechnology. This individual will assist with research experiments, growing and maintaining plants in the growth chamber, contribute to the daily operation of the laboratory, and help training and supporting students.

The Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University is seeking a Research Assistant in the Nouri lab to support research activities focused on plant viruses.<h2><strong>About This Role</strong></h2><p>The Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University is seeking a Research Assistant in the Nouri lab to support research activities focused on plant viruses. This individual will assist with research experiments, growing and maintaining plants in the growth chamber, contribute to the daily operation of the laboratory, and help training and supporting students. <br/><br/>Responsibilities:<br/>• Assisting PI with experiments in the lab. Collecting and analyzing data, running experiments and conducting literature research.<br/>• Growing and maintaining plants in the growth chamber.<br/>• Contribute to the daily operation of the laboratory.<br/>• Collaborate effectively with team members and assist in training students as needed.</p><h2><strong>About Us</strong></h2><p>The Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University comprises a large and varying group of scientists with excellent reputations in research, teaching, and extension. Our strengths are in applied plant pathology, microbiology, biosecurity, disease diagnosis, management, host-parasite resistance genetics, pathogen and microbe genetics and genomics, genomics and biotechnology. To learn more, https://www.plantpath.k-state.edu/.<br/><br/>Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS, in the scenic tallgrass prairies of the Flint Hills of NE Kansas. Manhattan is 125 miles west of Kansas City and 50 miles west of Topeka. Kansas State University is the nation’s first land-grant institution and currently enrolls ~24,000 students. Check the local Convention & Visitors Bureau website (http://www.manhattancvb.org/) for more information.</p><h2><strong>Worksite Description</strong></h2><p>This position is <strong>On-site</strong>. Position is located on the Manhattan campus.</p><p>All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.</p><h2><strong>What You'll Need to Succeed</strong></h2><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Requires a bachelor's degree. <br/><br/>Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly specialized methodologies, and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.</li></ul><p/><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><p>• Master's degree in plant pathology, biology, microbiology or closely related fields.<br/>• Two years of lab experience.<br/>• Prior experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, gene cloning.<br/>• Previous experience with plants is desirable. <br/>• Demonstrated organizational skills.<br/>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br/>• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.</p><p><strong>Sponsorship eligibility:</strong></p><p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship</p><h2><strong>How to Apply</strong></h2><p>Please submit the following documents:</p><ul><li>Cover letter describing relevant experience, research interests, and career goals.</li><li>Current curriculum vitae (CV).</li><li>Names, phone number and email for two professional references.</li></ul><h2><strong>Application Window</strong></h2><p>Applications close on: June 1, 2026</p><h2><strong>Anticipated Hiring Pay Range</strong></h2><p>$20.00 - $23.00 ($41,600 - $47,840)</p><p/><p/>

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Botany

Cloning

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Data Analysis

Data Collection

Disease Prevention and Control

Genetics

Genomics

Laboratory

Laboratory Operations

Medical Diagnosis

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

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Pathogens

Plant Pathology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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State Laws and Regulations

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Viruses

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Collaboration and Relationship Building in Security Environment: A track record of effective collaboration and relationship building, with strong interpersonal skills essential for fostering partnerships across various departments and with external security agencies or service providers to achieve unified security strategies. As part of the CIO’s leadership team, the CISO will work closely with other senior leaders and oversee the implementation and expansion of technologies across campus, establish and maintain IT and security best practices, and effectively communicate risk and necessary risk-prevention measures to all members of the community.

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We are hiring a collaborative, strategic, and experienced leader to serve as Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”). The CISO will join the University at a time of tremendous growth and opportunity as the institution expands its reach, research enterprise, and national reputation.<h2><strong>About This Role</strong></h2><p>Reporting to the Associate Vice President and CIO, the CISO will provide the necessary vision and leadership to develop and implement a strategic technological security operations unit and associated plan for strengthening K-State’s IT infrastructure and systems. As part of the CIO’s leadership team, the CISO will work closely with other senior leaders and oversee the implementation and expansion of technologies across campus, establish and maintain IT and security best practices, and effectively communicate risk and necessary risk-prevention measures to all members of the community. The CISO will recruit and mentor a team consisting of a Director of Data Security and Privacy, Cyber Security Risk and Compliance Analyst, six full-time security engineers, and 4-5 student workers and will promote an organizational culture committed to timely, effective, and user-friendly customer service. The CISO will possess robust skills in budget planning, financial oversight, and resource management tailored to information security operations. <br/><br/>The CISO will lead day-to-day detection and response technologies to improve the University’s cyber posture. They will lead system improvements related to research that will reduce redundancies, provide efficiencies, promote collaboration, improve response timeliness, and enhance the integrity of the data. The CISO will work with third-party security vendors and threat-detection platforms to maximize the benefits of these purchases. Developing a maturing a security operations group and concert with working in collaboration with the Academic IT Directors within each college, the VP of Research, the Office of Information Technology leadership team, and research faculty across the institution will be key to the CISO’s success. The CISO will also collaborate with necessary vendor partners to safeguard K-State data and resources and ensure compliance with the changing laws and applicable government policies regulating K-State’s security and data protection.</p><p>The CISO position profile can be viewed on our website.</p><h2><strong>About Us</strong></h2><p>Kansas State University's Division of Information Technology, led by the Associate Vice President and CIO, Thomas Bunton, is committed to providing excellent IT services to the K-State community in support of the teaching, learning, research, and service missions. They offer a wide range of information, technology, and communications services. They provide leadership for developing and delivering computing and digital resources to K-State students, faculty and staff. In addition to the operation and management of IT Services, the Division comprises the administrative service functions of HR, finance, and communications. The Division coordinates and manages central IT business services including Enterprise Systems, Portfolio & Project Governance, Infrastructure & Operations, Academic Applications, Information Security, and Academic IT, and Research Technology.</p><p>For more information about Kansas State University, please review our University Profile.</p><p>Learn more about Manhattan, Kansas at www.madeformanhattan.org.</p><h2><strong>Worksite Description</strong></h2><p>This position is <strong>On-site</strong>.</p><h2><strong>What You'll Need to Succeed</strong></h2><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><p style="padding-left:30px">• Bachelor’s degree plus ten years of relevant experience.</p><p>The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the academic foundation, critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to guide complex university functions with credibility and strategic insight. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><p style="padding-left:30px">• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred. Additional certifications in information security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC) are highly preferred.<br/>• Extensive experience in developing and managing comprehensive information security programs, including but not limited to cybersecurity strategies, risk management, data protection, and compliance frameworks.<br/>• Strong leadership and team development skills, with a proven ability to build, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary cybersecurity teams.<br/>• Deep understanding of information security technologies, trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements, with experience in designing and implementing detection and response security controls and measures.<br/>• Excellent project management skills, capable of leading complex information security projects, including security infrastructure enhancements, policy development, and incident response plans.<br/>• Experience in vendor and stakeholder management, including SLA negotiation, and partnership development to support security initiatives.<br/>• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making at the executive level.<br/>• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of security awareness, innovation, and continuous improvement within the IT department and across the organization.<br/>• Leadership in Information Security: Demonstrated ability to lead with a strategic vision in the domain of information security, executing critical strategies within areas of responsibility. Ability to inspire and propel the team toward achieving the goals of the cybersecurity department.<br/>• Cybersecurity Expertise: Extensive knowledge of current cybersecurity practices and frameworks, with a particular focus on applying these to protect organizational assets across various environments, including cloud. Capability to safeguard information assets, ensuring data privacy, integrity, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.<br/>• Information Security Detection and Response Mastery: Profound understanding of planning, operating, designing, deploying, and managing detection and response information security measures. This includes experience in modernizing IT security through innovative solutions to support organizational efficiency and compliance.<br/>• Financial Management for Information Security Initiatives: Robust skills in budget planning, financial oversight, and resource management tailored to information security operations, ensuring strategic objectives are met within financial parameters.<br/>• Security Technology Strategist: Expertise in assessing, selecting, and implementing current and emerging security technologies. Ability to align security solutions with organizational strategic objectives, thereby enhancing operational processes and risk management.<br/>• Operational Excellence in Security Services: Capacity to improve operational efficiency and the effectiveness of security service delivery, ensuring high resilience, risk mitigation, and compliance across information systems and assets.<br/>• Project Management for Security Initiatives: Exceptional project management skills demonstrated by successfully managing diverse cybersecurity projects. Ability to oversee complex security architecture, policy development, and incident response projects from start to finish.<br/>• Effective Communication in Security: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex security issues to a non-technical audience. Proven ability to establish rapport, influence decision-making, and facilitate cohesive communication across all levels of the organization.<br/>• Collaboration and Relationship Building in Security Environment: A track record of effective collaboration and relationship building, with strong interpersonal skills essential for fostering partnerships across various departments and with external security agencies or service providers to achieve unified security strategies.<br/>• Analytical and Problem-Solving in Security Contexts: Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems related to information security and risk management. Ability to devise innovative solutions that advance the organization's security posture and compliance.<br/>• Executive Support in Security Strategy and Operations: Demonstrated competency in advising and supporting senior executive leadership with insights and expertise in cybersecurity strategies and operations, aiding strategic planning and decision-making processes.</p><p><strong>Sponsorship eligibility:</strong></p><p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship</p><h2><strong>How to Apply</strong></h2><p>Kansas State University has retained the national search firm Isaacson, Miller to assist in recruiting its new Chief Information Security Officer. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search.Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.</p><h2><strong>Application Window</strong></h2><p>Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.</p><h2><strong>Anticipated Hiring Pay Range</strong></h2><p>$175,000-$240,000</p><p/><p/>

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