Job Title Table

Provides legal advice to administrators, faculty, and staff on federal, state, Regents, and University policies and procedures. May perform any combination of the following legal services: Conducts legal research; prepares correspondence and legal documentation; conducts depositions and/or mediations; provides training on legal matters. May represent the University in state and federal litigation. May litigate cases and/or review contracts. #JD from an ABA accredited school, license to practice law in Kansas, and 3 years of experience as an attorney.

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.

Manages programs, projects, functions and/or processes of one or more sections or units within a major department, center or unit with campus wide responsibilities. Conceptualizes, develops, and implements policies and procedures that effect multiple units and unit strategies. Develops reports and identifies metrics to evaluate efficiencies and suggest operational changes when warranted. May have budgetary discretion and responsibility over unit funds. Represents the organization both internally and externally to the public. Scope of decisions impact internal operations and requires compliance internally and externally. Cognizant of national trends and plan for operational strategies from an institutional perspective. May provides an active leadership role with audits, accreditation review, compliance audits, state administrators, etc. Works closely with the Director to manage a department or specific areas of a department. Has the authority to act on the leader¿s behalf for the department, unit, and/or campus. Supervises two or more full-time staff or equivalent. #Master¿s degree and 3 years of related experience in the field or a Bachelor¿s degree and 5 years of related experience in the field. Five years of supervisory experience.

Develops and implements strategic direction and provides leadership and overall administration of a major area(s) of responsibility, campus-wide or state-wide scope for its programs, projects, functions, and/or processes. Assures effectiveness and accountability of an Area of Responsibility (ARSP). Collaborates with peer institutions. Serves at the direction of a Vice Provost or an Associate Vice Provost. May be responsible for allocation of fiscal and human resources for an ARSP. Supervises staff. #Master¿s degree and five years of related experience OR a PhD and three years of related experience.

Manages programmatic and project functions within a department, center or unit that demonstrates a specific focus or service to the campus community, but does not have a campus wide responsibility or impact. Composes procedures and policies based upon organizational need as directed. Implements strategies for the section or unit. Develops reports and identifies metrics to evaluate effectiveness in operations. May have budgetary discretion over a specific unit or subset. Serves as a subject matter expert in recommending departmental strategy and provides professional support to unit leadership. Represents the unit to the public and oversees internal operations of the organization. May have authority to act on the unit leadership¿s behalf in a functional area. Supervises staff and/or students. #Master¿s degree or Bachelor¿s degree and 3 years of related experience. Supervisory experience required.

Develops and implements strategic direction and provides leadership and overall administration of a major area(s) of responsibility, campus-wide or state-wide scope for its programs, projects, functions, programs, and/or processes. Assures unit effectiveness and accountability. May collaborate with industry contacts to foster university programs. May be responsible for allocation of fiscal and human resources for an Area of Responsibility (ARSP). Supervises staff. #Master¿s degree and five years of related experience OR a PhD and three years of related experience.

Performs staff support activities to develop, implement, and administer compensation policies and programs. Formulates recommendations regarding development and updating of salary structures, FLSA exemptions, job revisions, and organizational structures. Prepares job descriptions and conducts job evaluations and salary surveys. May prepare special studies in a given compensation area, such as incentive compensation. #Bachelor¿s degree and 4 years of related experience.

Provides the processing and auditing for all campus personnel and payroll related transactions.  Ensures that data entered into the HR/Pay system is accurate, timely and complete.  Utilizes an intricate understanding of HR/Payroll related systems in accordance with HR policies and procedures.  Confers with management to develop or implement HR appointment procedures.  Reviews and processes adjustments based on system delivered reports.  Coordinates HR/Pay system processing with other departments to ensure accurate payroll processing and state records. Receives and responds to all HR appointment/payroll-related inquiries.  May assist employees and departments in filling out proper documentation and forms. May assist in system upgrades and testing. #Bachelor¿s degree OR an associate¿s degree and 2 years of related experience OR High School diploma and 4 years of related experience.

Manages and coordinates processes and procedures associated with academic administration, accreditation and compliance.  Researches, monitors and tracks academic processes and projects; manages documentation and reports; assists campus personnel with accreditation and academic compliance tasks and site visits.  Designs assessments and data collection methods and analyzes data.  Liaison with State agencies, professional accreditation agencies, and/or other education preparatory programs. #Master¿s degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience or a Bachelor¿s degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience. 

Directs the engineering aspects of planning, design, and construction of all capital projects and physical improvements undertaken by the university, ensuring that they meet state and federal regulations and procedures and are effectively managed from concept through planning, design, bidding, construction, and up to occupancy. Oversees the design and installation of all engineered systems for capital projects and physical improvements, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and audio/visual systems as well as utility infrastructure. Directs the integration of sustainable design, a respect for the environment, and conservation of resources into every project the university undertakes, especially as it pertains to engineered systems. Represents KU in the selection and hiring of engineering consultants engaged by the university for capital projects and physical improvements and oversees the work of consulting firms and in-house staff throughout these projects. Directs the engineering aspects of long-range and detailed plans to meet the needs of the University. Develops and oversees budgets for construction projects, and assists in managing the office of Facilities, Planning, and Development. Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering or Engineering. Five years of relevant professional experience.Currently licensed with the State of Kansas as a Professional Engineer or shall acquire State of Kansas Professional license within 6 months of hire.