Campus Employee Directory - Human Resources

Overview

As part of the Department Hierarchy Project, KSU has launched a new employee directory. This directory provide a clearer view of how departments and individuals are aligned across the university, improving visibility into organizational structure and reporting relationships.

Student Access

Now that the directory is live, all employees are encouraged to review their information and confirm that their work location is correct. Keeping this information up to date helps ensure the directory reflects KSU as it operates today and supports future planning, reporting, and operational improvements.

Faculty/Staff Access

How to Use the Employee Directory

Resources

Departmental Hierarchy

The departmental hierarchy is an important view of KSU’s organizational structure. It depicts the departmental reporting relationships and represents a clear view of the work being performed within the university. The hierarchy supports KSU’s mission by promoting transparency, facilitating communication, and clarifying decision-making pathways.

There are 5 levels in the department hierarchy based upon the existing organization of university academic and administrative functions.

Level 1: President
- Level 2: Division (Cabinet level - directly reports to the President)
  - Level 3a: Academic College OR 3b: Business Unit
    - Level 4: Department (OR Research Center OR Institute)
      - Level 5: Ancillary Department (OR Research Center OR Institute)

Brief Definitions

Academic College:

A major academic unit led by a Dean, overseeing related departments and programs.
Business Unit:

A major administrative unit managing key operational functions.
Department:

A specialized academic or administrative unit within a college, business unit, or division. It focuses on a specific discipline or function and is responsible for delivering programs, services, or operations aligned with its area of expertise. Departments are usually staffed by faculty or professional employees and have at least one physical location.
Ancillary Department:

A department recognized as providing support to the primary activities or operations within the scope assigned to a parent Department.
Research Center:

Supports research and continuing education. Typically affiliated with a department and does not offer credit courses or degrees.
Institute:

More formalized structure and potentially autonomous. May offer credit courses and degree program.

Download the Department Hierarchy 1-page Overview