Vice President for Engagement and Extension

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $290K - $360K 💻 Other 🗓️ July 22nd, 2026

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Kansas State University is hiring a Vice President for Engagement and Extension. This role leads the university's statewide engagement strategy, driving partnerships, economic development, Extension services, government relations, and community impact while serving on the President's Cabinet.

Highlights

Leads strategy and executive oversight for Office of External Engagement, K-State Extension, Office of Government Relations, and Office of Economic Development.
Manages relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and legislative bodies at state and federal levels.
Requires advanced degree (master's or doctoral) in relevant fields like public administration, political science, agricultural sciences, or business.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in university engagement, government relations, or economic development.
Strong communication skills for public speaking, legislative testimony, and written advocacy.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in a complex, decentralized university environment.
Knowledge of land-grant university mission and commitment to inclusive excellence.
Preferred qualifications include doctoral degree, land-grant university leadership experience, and familiarity with state and federal policy relevant to land-grant universities.
Annual salary range: $290,000-$360,000.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.