4.01 Organization and Administration of the Chief Operating Officer
The COO is appointed by the President of the University. Areas reporting to the COO are listed in the current University organizational structure (available in the Office of the President). In the absence of the President and the Provost, the COO shall serve as acting President of the University. The COO shall also have the following responsibilities:
- Partners with the President, Provost, the President’s Leadership Team, and other University leaders to advance the University’s priorities
- Leads and implements key assigned strategic initiatives and projects that are often broad in scope as well as cross-functional in impact
- Advances the University’s priorities by formulating and executing policies and addressing complex challenges
- Grasps the existing policies and a keen foresight to predict the outcomes of new initiatives
- Possesses the analytical prowess to navigate intricate organizational and relational dynamics
- Exhibits robust interpersonal abilities, including active listening, as well as crafting and evaluating various strategic alternatives
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026