New 
**Internal Only** Interim Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice Chan
 University of Kansas | |
 United States, Kansas, Kansas City | |
 Aug 03, 2026 | |
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Position Overview
Interim Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor, University of Kansas
Under the direction of the Chancellor, the University of Kansas operates as a highly matrixed organization (One KU) that thrives on cross-functional teams, where members from all areas of the university collaborate to achieve the strategic goals of the university. This matrixed approach fosters innovation and problem-solving by bringing different perspectives together through cooperation and united purpose within the university. The One KU approach creates agility the Chancellor's leadership team (the University Cabinet) needs to thrive in complexity and deliver meaningful results. The success of One KU is dependent on clarity, collaboration, empowerment and responsibility amongst all leaders of the university that is replicated throughout each area of the university. The Chancellor leads the university, supported by the guidance, counsel, and leadership of the Chancellor's executive leadership team (the University Cabinet). The Chancellor delegates responsibility to members of the University Cabinet to lead mission critical and core functional areas of the university, providing collective leadership to advance the university mission and vision. The University Cabinet works collaboratively to establish principles, policies, and processes that are clearly articulated and guide operations throughout the university. The University Cabinet also reviews and provides counsel for decision making to the Chancellor on major unit reorganizations, significant new financial commitments, strategic intercampus initiatives, and matters that have major impact on external relations. The Cabinet ensures communications of strategic matters to organize and align activities across campuses and throughout the university. Job Description Job Summary:
The Interim Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice Chancellor for the University of Kansas reports directly to the Chancellor and will serve to address immediate organizational priorities and ensure uninterrupted service, leadership and decision making during a period of transition. The interim assignment is anticipated to be six months but may be extended or end earlier based on the outcome of an external search. The COO /SVC is responsible for the leadership and coordination of the university's operational functions across all campuses. The Operations team at KU provides essential services that make possible the execution of the university's academic and research missions, including maintenance / repair / construction of facilities, development and support of IT infrastructure / applications / cybersecurity, and public safety, among others enumerated below. This position is responsible for ensuring the operational functions of the university are optimized and efficient to create a safe and supportive environment for the entire KU community. Job Responsibilities: The COO/SVC provides strategic direction and leadership to the following functions for all KU campuses (except as noted):
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instructions This position is open to internal University of Kansas employees only (all campuses eligible).
To apply for the opening, in addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Advertised Salary Range commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins Monday August 10, 2026
Anticipated Start Date Monday August 31, 2026
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