Website Kansas Board of Regents
The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) invites applications and nominations for the position of President and CEO (CEO). As a leading voice for KBOR, the CEO must be a motivating and unifying leader, demonstrating a commitment to public service to the state of Kansas. The CEO reports directly to the Board of Regents, the governing board for six public universities and the statewide coordinating board for the 19 community colleges, six technical colleges, and one municipal university. Together, they serve over 182,000 students.
The Regents seek a forward-thinking leader who knows higher education issues, and demonstrates sound management principles and effective relationship-building skills. As the state’s spokesperson for public higher education, the CEO is expected to value, articulate, and champion educational advancement statewide. It will be critical to identify a team thinker, team builder and team player to inspire trust, credibility and confidence with stakeholders.
The CEO must arrive with a commitment to provide a stable, collaborative presence for the system, serving as a resource for internal and external stakeholders alike. The new CEO will be an innovative and results-oriented administrator of the highest integrity.
For best consideration, applicants should submit the required materials by Thursday, June 25, 2026.
To apply for this job please visit plbm7v6ab.cc.rs6.net.
