Coe College names new vice president of finance and administration
After a national search, Coe College President David Hayes ’93 has appointed Mary Kathleen (Kayt) Conrad as Coe’s vice president of finance and administration. In this role, Conrad will join the college’s senior leadership team and be responsible for finances, business affairs, human resources, compliance, campus security and sustainability and other related duties.
Conrad previously served Iowa State University, where she held a director of divisional business administration position. As a member of the cabinet serving ISU’s senior vice president for finance, Conrad managed a budget of more than $65 million dollars, with oversight of auxiliary and shared services and responsibilities for planning and management of operations. Prior to that, she served the University of Iowa as a division administrator where she directed strategy and operations of a multi-unit division, managed more than 1 million square feet of infrastructure and was responsible for a diverse mix of operations.
While at the University of Iowa, Conrad was an adjunct instructor in the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. Conrad holds a Master of Arts from St. John's College and Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary.
“Kayt’s rich and varied experience in higher education provides her with a unique perspective and broad knowledge base to appreciate, direct and support Coe’s mission, and we are fortunate to add her to the leadership team at Coe,” Hayes said.
Conrad said she was thrilled to be joining the Coe community, and was impressed with the college’s mission as well as the dedication she witnessed from individuals during the interview process.
“The passion everyone possessed when it came to delivering an incredible liberal arts education was evident from the very beginning. I can’t wait to continue to advance the great work that has been happening,” Conrad said.
Conrad’s appointment as vice president of finance and administration at Coe is effective July 5, 2023.
“I am confident Kayt will have a significant impact on the Coe experience for everyone who is part of our community,” Hayes said. “I’d like to thank the many members of the Coe community who met with finalists, with particular appreciation to the members of the search committee.”