As a senior level executive with University-wide authority, manages and supervises all legal advice, counsel and representation provided to the Chancellor and other University administrators, faculty, and staff for the multiple KU campuses, including the Lawrence campus, the Edwards Campus in Johnson County, the Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson, and the Medical Center campuses in Kansas City, Wichita, Johnson County and Salina. Manages and directs the operations of all attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel, the University tax advisor, the Director of the Export Compliance Program and the support staff in the GC offices located on the two primary campuses. Represents the University in Board of Regents and State of Kansas addressing legal topics, consults and collaborates with counsel for the Board of Regents, the Attorney General of Kansas, general counsel at other Regents universities and counsel for other state agencies to provide consistency in the interpretation of law and the development and application of policy. JD from an ABA accredited school, membership in Kansas bar, or admission to membership within 12 months of hire, and at least 10 years of experience as an attorney. Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience of other attorneys in a legal office.

Conceptualizes, develops, and implements institutional strategies and provides leadership and overall administration of a major area(s) of responsibility or campus-wide or state-wide scope for its projects, functions, programs and/or processes. Responsible for division allocation of fiscal and human resources. Serves at the direction of a Vice Provost. Assures effectiveness and accountability of reporting units. Serves as the senior content expert in a recognized professional realm. Supervises two or more unit heads. #Master¿s degree and seven years of related experience OR a PhD and five years of related experience.

Executive officer in charge of a major academic school or division. Reports to the Office of the Provost. Persons being considered for appointment or promotion to this rank shall have at least five years of successful academic library experience at the Associate Librarian or its equivalent. They shall have demonstrated superior professional performance in a successful and developing career. In addition, they shall have a record of research and service demonstrating significant achievement in the field. Tenure is normally recommended if initial appointment is made at this rank. The faculty rank is equivalent to full professor.