Welcome

December 2018

Dear Members of the University of Delaware community:

I am pleased to lead the search committee for the University of Delaware’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

The Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (EVP) is the chief financial and chief operating officer of the University, with responsibility for units handling budget; campus and public safety; facilities, real estate and auxiliary services; finance; human resources; information technologies; internal audit and compliance; investments; and UD police.

As a member of the President’s senior leadership team, the EVP acts as a key business partner with other senior leadership team members to advance the University’s vision and strategic plan and to introduce transformative business processes that support efficient and effective implementation of the plan. The EVP also takes the lead in promoting a campus climate of financial transparency, good stewardship of institutional resources, and open and respectful dialogue about alternative uses of University funds.

Our new EVP will work at the highest level of the University to advance its mission of education, research and service, leading nine direct reports including the Vice Presidents for Finance, Human Resource Services, Information Technology and Facilities, Real Estate and Auxiliary services, which is responsible for all facilities maintenance and design and construction activity.

Additionally, the EVP serves as an institutional catalyst, stimulating sound management practices across the organization that support both change and the achievement of the strategic and financial objectives of the University. S/he advises the President, senior leadership team and Board of Trustees on the alignment of financial resources and business strategies that will allow the University to achieve its short- and long-term strategic goals while ensuring compliance with all accounting, financial and government regulations.

We look forward to working with President Assanis to keep you updated on the process through this website.

Sincerely,

Mary Remmler, vice president of strategic planning and analysis
Chair, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Search Committee