Why Ball State?

We're an institution dedicated to growth. Since 1918, we've worked hard to uplift our community so that it is always growing and innovating. That's who we are as a university and who we are as an employer. When you become part of the Ball State University family, that promise of growth extends to you, your career, and your life. Our University is distinguished for institutional effectiveness and inclusive excellence across all dimensions of our work and for having a positive and vibrant culture of wellbeing that helps our faculty and staff lead engaged and meaningful lives. 

At Ball State University, we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Beneficence, the action of spreading goodness, is our chief motivating factor. When you work for Ball State, you join a team of people striving to spread as much goodness as possible for our students, each other, and our community. And that makes all the difference in the world. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever-greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.

We're Here to Help!

To discuss employment opportunities and see what career options are best for you, contact Tiffany TurnerAssistant Director of Talent Acquisition. You can connect with her on LinkedIn, where she posts information on current open positions. Tiffany works with area leaders within the university to attract and retain top talent - she's here to help you join the Ball State University family and fly!

Curious About Benefits?

At Ball State University, your peace of mind is our priority. We offer robust long-term disability and life insurance plans to provide financial security for you and your family. Our voluntary insurance options, including vision, short-term disability, supplemental life, illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, offer additional protection tailored to your unique circumstances. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. Let’s fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

Learn more about Ball State’s total compensation package by trying our Total Compensation Calculator below.  Choose a calculator that is appropriate for the job type that interests you.  The calculators are intended to provide an idea of potential benefits should you be interested in becoming a Cardinal!

    Disability Accommodations

    Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance.

    Ball State is a great place to work! In fact in 2023, Forbes ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana.

    Ball State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

    Current job openings at the university are available online, so if you’re interested in working here, you can view and apply for a position 24/7.Please note the following:

    • Unless otherwise noted, all job applicants are required to apply electronically in our jobs system.
    • You must meet all stated minimum requirements to apply for a position.
    • As required by federal law, you must be currently eligible to work in the United States to be considered for a position.

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    How to Apply for a Job at Ball State University

    Review the information you need before you apply.

    1. Visit Jobs at Ball State and select the type of position classification you are interested in by clicking on the links beneath the photographs.
    2. Search for a job.
      • In the left-hand menu, select “Search Jobs.”
      • In the search results, click on the job title to view the posting’s details.
      • You can bookmark the job, print the job posting, or apply.
    3. Click on “Apply for this Job.”
    4. Complete each section of the application.
    5. Check for errors and submit.
      • Note: To keep your personal data safe, the system will log you out automatically if there is no activity for 15 minutes.

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