Karen Olsen serves the University President as his executive secretary and as the secretary to the UVSC Board of Trustees.  In this role, she coordinates and manages the executive office operations; coordinates the President’s schedule; provides administrative assistance on all day-to-day functions; and plans and coordinates special events and projects.  She manages the office budgets; and coordinates hiring of office staff. Karen responds to inquiries and comments from internal and external constituents, acting as liaison for the President’s Office.  She deals with many confidential and sensitive issues.

As secretary to the Board of Trustees, she assists the President and Board of Trustees Chair with development and preparation of Board and Committee materials.  She provides clerical support to the Board, administers the budget, and provides information on policies and procedures of the Board.  She is a member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

Karen also serves as clerical support to President’s Council and the College Leadership Council, as a member of the Commencement Committee, and is currently serving as facilitator for the QI Hiring team.  She received an AS degree with an emphasis in Business Education from Snow College, and has many years of experience as an administrative assistant including twelve years working for the UVSC Academic Vice President.  She has worked for President Sederburg since he became President in 2003.