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Oklahoma State University

Where excellence happens
Whatever your career goals may be, there is a place for everyone here at OSU. As one of the largest employers in the state and a Carnegie R1 research institution, we are collectively setting the pace to become the nation’s preeminent land-grant university.
Our state-of-the-art facilities and beautiful campus — combined with our talented, friendly Cowboy family — make OSU a great place to work! Join the OSU team and make a difference!

Award-winning culture

Promoting a positive workplace 
Highlighting a commitment to employee wellness, development and success, OSU has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State employer, Best Employer for New Grads, and was named to their list of America's Best Midsized Employers in 2024 and America's Dream Employers for 2025. 
OSU is fostering an environment for employees to thrive while living out the land-grant mission and proving that Orange Is The Answer.
 

Dependent Tuition Waiver

Supporting higher education for your dependents
Dependent children of eligible OSU faculty and staff are eligible to receive a 100% undergraduate student resident tuition waiver for OSU-Stillwater and OSU-Tulsa courses.

Why work at OSU?

Pistol Pete

Our Cowboy Culture

The Cowboy family is knit together by a unique set of ideals and standards that drives our Cowboy Culture. By embracing hospitality and esteeming kindness, our Cowboy family welcomes all and is committed to the personal growth of all faculty and staff.

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Alumni family

Competitive Benefits

OSU provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes insurance and retirement benefits, in addition to other programs and services. As an employee, you will have the ability to customize a benefit plan that meets the needs of you and your family.

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Career Readiness Summit

Growth Opportunities

OSU fosters a culture that allows for intentional growth for our employees. Our Talent Development and Recruitment department provides more than 17,000 learning opportunities for you to grow both professionally and personally.

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2022 Distinguished Service Award winners

Faculty and Staff Awards

OSU is renowned for the dedication and expertise of its faculty and staff. Award opportunities are available to thank and recognize our staff for all they do in elevating our campus community and culture.

University Convocation Awards Staff Advisory Council Awards
Campus building

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

OSU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.

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Patient meeting with dietician at University Health Services

Employee Assistance Program

EAP benefits are offered through GuidanceResources. Benefits offer you and your dependents confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. These services are part of our employee benefits package and are available at no additional cost.

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Campus landscape

Success in Sustainability

OSU ranked top among the top global universities for its contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For a third year in a row, OSU has outranked much larger universities across the U.S. and worldwide, with its overall rank of 72 among over 1,600 global universities.

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Happiness happens here

Where friends become family
A little over an hour away from the two largest cities in the state, Oklahoma State University sits in the heart of America’s Friendliest College Town of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
From America’s Greatest Homecoming, The Botanic Garden and the rowdiest stadium in the country, to a variety of arts events, Pete's Pet Posse and more, you are sure to find a friendly atmosphere. 

Our commitment to veterans

OSU is a Veteran Employer Champion
OSU received the Veteran Employer Champion award in 2021, 2022 and 2024. The program was created after a statewide survey was launched at the Governor’s Veteran Symposium in October 2017 with the goal of building an employer network to create programming and peer-to-peer learning for organizations interested in recruiting, hiring and developing veterans in the workplace. 
OSU was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Veterans in 2024.

Journey to a career at OSU

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405.744.5449jobs@okstate.edu
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