Director Office of the EVC

Department:
EVC Operations

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Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor
Position Title:
Director Office of the EVC
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
This position performs duties that contribute to the effective operation of the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC). The director serves as primary support and scheduler for the Executive Vice Chancellor of KUMC. This individual meets on a regular basis with EVC office staff, KUMC Communications Office, the KUMC Alumni and Community Outreach Office, the KUMC Director of Government Relations, and the KUMC Endowment Office and other departments/persons, as necessary, to coordinate and manage EVC-related activities. The director oversees coordination and planning of events originating in and/or sponsored by the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor. The director is responsible for the management of executive leadership searches conducted within the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor (E.g. vice chancellor, dean or chief roles). The director is liaison to faculty, staff, students, internal and external stakeholders, and community and governmental partners representing the Executive Vice Chancellor of the University of Kansas Medical Center on a variety of topics and projects. This position is an exempt unclassified professional position reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor and is a member of the Executive Vice Chancellor's executive leadership team. This position is required to be on campus, full-time.
Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  Relevant experience may substitute for degree on a year for year basis.
• Work Experience:
  • 10-15 years of progressively responsible positions in an administrative support capacity
  • Experience working with individuals at all levels of an organization
  • Prior supervisory experience
  • In-depth experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, virtual platforms, cloud-based applications and standard office technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Experience working in higher education or executive level of a large organization

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve

Job Duties Outlined:

• Plans, organizes, and directs flow of information required for the effective and efficient operation of the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates special projects for the Executive Vice Chancellor. Provides periodic progress reports to the EVC and leadership team. Serves in leadership and member roles on various university committees.
• Participates in the leadership recruitment search process for upper-level management positions such as vice chancellors, deans and chief roles. Assures a best practice search process that is confidential. Works with external recruiting firm when applicable.
• Manages Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor event planning activities including, but not limited to, oversight of event and program development, event budgets, speakers, marketing and promotional plans, audio visual and media requirements, catering, and logistical arrangements.
• Provides supervision for one office executive assistant who supports the Director, Government Relations Director and various committees and initiatives originated and maintained in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor; works with office executive assistant in scheduling the EVC's travel assuring appropriate arrangements including airline, hotel, ground transportation, meeting registration, Visa applications etc. are in place.
• Communicates/meets on a regular basis with the External Affairs, Alumni Relations, Government Relations, and Endowment partners to ensure coordination of activities and events for the Executive Vice Chancellor's calendar, preparation of talks, identification of VIPs, and special presentations. Meets on a regular basis for progress reports. Schedules EVC leadership team discussion around presentation topics and required data sets.
• Communicates/meets with KUMC faculty, staff, and students on Executive Vice Chancellor's behalf; KU Lawrence Campus leadership; professional and philanthropic organizations; city, state, and national government leaders; and other external stakeholders. Answers inquiries, provides guidance, and direction for various projects. Seeks data and background information to complete EVC projects.
• Serves as primary scheduler for the Executive Vice Chancellor. Gathers and assembles meeting materials for the EVC's review prior to each appointment. Briefs EVC on purpose of meeting and meeting participants. Prioritizes meeting requests and makes informed decisions on honoring or redirecting such requests. Rearranges calendar schedule to accommodate urgent and pressing meeting requirements. Plans and organizes meetings, luncheons, dinners, conference calls, and videoconferences prioritizing each.
• Coordinates agenda for two regularly scheduled Executive Vice Chancellor Leadership meetings and other meetings as warranted. Secures topic presenters as necessary. Makes logistical arrangements and organizes handout materials.
• Manages the Executive Vice Chancellor’s discretionary fund and budget allocated for events and outreach, including all processes regarding table sponsorships and support of relevant events hosted by various internal and external organizations. Reviews and handles accordingly other funding requests requiring EVC office signature.
• Other duties as assigned to meet business needed.

Required Documents:

Cover letter

Resume

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.  A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here .

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:
$96,000.00 - $152,000.00

Minimum

$96,000.00

Midpoint

$124,000.00

Maximum

$152,000.00