Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Have you ever wondered who keeps our campus buzzing with energy, brings big ideas to life, serves up great food, and reimagines our physical spaces? That’s us! The Office of the Chief Operating Officer is the behind-the-scenes crew making the University of Utah a fantastic place to learn, live, and grow.
What We’re All About
Think of us as the university’s master builders and problem solvers. We’re here to transform bold ideas into reality while keeping our campus community happy, well-fed, and ready to tackle whatever comes next.
Our Special Sauce
We focus on four game-changing areas that make the U extraordinary:
Auxiliary Services
That Rock
- Serving up delicious dining options that fuel your day
- Stocking campus stores with everything you need
- Making sure student housing feels like home
- Operating venues where unforgettable memories are made
Facilities That Wow
- Creating inspiring spaces where breakthrough ideas happen
- Keeping our campus beautiful (and sustainable) for future generations
- Ensuring every building runs like clockwork, from labs to lounges
- Planning smart growth to keep the U ahead of the curve
Real Estate That Works
- Finding perfect spaces for our growing campus
- Transforming properties into strategic university assets
- Managing facilities that support innovation and education
- Thinking ahead to meet the U’s future needs
Operational Excellence Team That Transforms
- Partnering with departments to solve challenges together
- Turning “We’ve always done it this way” into “This is so much better!”
- Helping ideas blossom with thoughtful project planning
- Bringing departments together to solve tricky challenges
- Sharing tools and techniques that make work life better
OUR PROMISE
We're Committed to being:
CREATIVE
Tackling challenges with creativity and determination
ENJOYABLE
Making campus life easier and more enjoyable
ASPIRATIONAL
Dreaming big while staying resourceful
USER FOCUSED
Putting people first in everything we do
POSITIVE
Bringing positivity and a little fun to everything we do
The Bottom Line
We believe amazing things happen when innovative thinking meets a can-do attitude. Our team works tirelessly behind the scenes so the University of Utah community can focus on what they do best: learning, teaching, discovering, and growing.
Whether we’re renovating a historic building, launching a fresh dining concept, scouting the perfect location for the next big project, or helping a department revolutionize their workflow, we bring enthusiasm and excellence to everything we do. When our operations thrive, the entire U community wins.
P.S. Yes, we’re the reason the coffee shops stay stocked with caffeine during finals week.
You’re welcome!