
Fostering community. Empowering people.
Welcome to the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration & Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
CAO Division
Our administrative areas are focused on providing exemplary services and support for our staff, faculty, students and the greater community.


Nichol Luoma,
Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Administrative Officer
“I am both humbled and thrilled to be joining Washington University under Chancellor Martin. WashU is a special place; a world-renowned, prestigious research university that is also focused on St. Louis and the surrounding community. I am looking forward to being part of the university community and leading the administrative function in support of the strategic plan, ‘Here and Next.’
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Our strategic goals

Foster a culture
of talent management

Cultivate leadership development
and effectiveness

Advance sustainability in university operations

Enable economically impactful supplier diversity