Chief Operating Officer

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Agency Information:

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

Protecting Kansans, Promoting Recovery and Supporting Self Sufficiency

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: M-F

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Disability Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Chief Operating Officer

Compensation: Up to a maximum salary of $95,000.00 annually.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) directs and integrates the hospital's operational activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant services. This role provides executive leadership over operational departments, including Facilities, Environmental Services, Safety and Security, Dietary Services, and other areas as assigned. Information Technology will have local leadership from the COO while directly reporting to HS-EBIT.

The COO supports operational budget development, evaluates initiative requests, and monitors fiscal responsibility. The role contributes to long- and short-term strategic planning, including resource allocation, objective setting, and implementation.

The COO guides cross-functional teams, supports problem solving, and drives continuous quality improvement, organizational change, and high-reliability practices. The position models effective leadership, updates operational policies, supervises assigned departments, and evaluates systems and processes for improvement.

Emergency management leadership is a core responsibility, including planning, preparedness, and response under the hospital's incident command framework.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Facility Operations:

Provides executive oversight of assigned operational departments, including Facilities, Environmental Services, Food Service, Information Technology (local administration), Safety and Security, emergency management, and additional units as assigned. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and alignment with organizational goals. Coordinates and prioritizes operational services through work assignments, problem-solving, follow-up, and evaluation. Collaborates with the State Hospital Commission on capital improvement projects. Oversees contracted projects, ensuring clear communication, defined outcomes, and coordination with the Chief Financial Officer and other leaders. Ensures operational systems support safe, efficient, and high-quality hospital performance.

Organizational Leadership:

Serves as an active member of the hospital's executive leadership team and relevant committees. Participates in planning, policy development, and decision making. Advises senior leadership on operational impacts to the hospital's mission and strategic direction. Coordinates delivery of services across departments, contractors, and partner agencies to ensure alignment and effective execution of responsibilities. Oversees communication pathways to reduce silos and promote collaboration. Supports a positive, accountable, and solutions-focused culture across operational areas. Monitors operational performance indicators and provides timely updates and feedback to leadership.

Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Training:

Ensures operational departments maintain compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards. Oversees development, implementation, and monitoring of operational policies and procedures. Ensures readiness for surveys, inspections, and regulatory reviews. Provides leadership in risk mitigation, safety practices, and continuous adherence to Environment of Care–related requirements as assigned. Supports leaders in identifying deficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining accountability for sustained improvement.

Strategic Planning:

Develops and executes long- and short-term operational plans aligned with hospital-wide strategic priorities. Assesses resource needs, evaluates organizational capacity, and establishes operational objectives and strategies to achieve them. Supports operational readiness activities and system improvements needed for effective and sustainable hospital operations. Ensures that strategic initiatives are translated into actionable operational steps with measurable outcomes.

Special Projects:

Directs special projects and provides oversight. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Required:

Four years of experience in Engineering, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related field, or commensurate training, skill or knowledge in hospital or healthcare operations.
8-10 years of experience in planning, managing, organizing, and directing the work of a program or organization, with significant experience in hospital or healthcare operations

Preferred:

Six years of experience in Engineering, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related field.
Experience working with federal and state statutes, policies, and procedures.
Experience working in hospital leadership.
Experience may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment.

Recruiter Contact Information

KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter

503 S. Kansas Ave

Topeka, KS 66603

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