Director Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor

$96,000 - $152,000/Yr

University of Kansas - Kansas City, KS

Full-time - Senior

Kansas City, KS

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective operation of the EVC's office. This position involves primary support and scheduling for the EVC and the Chief of Staff, coordinating activities between KUMC and the University of Kansas Health System. The director is responsible for managing executive leadership searches, overseeing event planning, and collaborating with various departments to facilitate the EVC's initiatives and communications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the flow of information for the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor.
• Assists the Chief of Staff with planning and coordinating special projects for the Executive Vice Chancellor.
• Provides periodic progress reports to the EVC and leadership team.
• Serves in leadership roles on various university committees.
• Participates in the leadership recruitment search process for upper-level management positions.
• Manages event planning activities including oversight of budgets, speakers, and logistical arrangements.
• Supervises one office executive assistant and various committees.
• Coordinates with external partners to ensure alignment of activities and events for the EVC's calendar.
• Gathers and assembles meeting materials for the EVC's review prior to appointments.
• Manages the Executive Vice Chancellor's discretionary fund and budget for events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10 years of progressively responsible positions in an administrative support capacity.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and standard office technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• 15 years of progressively responsible positions in an administrative support capacity.
• Experience working in higher education or at the executive level of a large organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.

Benefits

• Paid jury duty
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan