Katie Ross

Katie Ross, Ed.M., CEBS, PHR, SHRM-CP

Assistant Vice President, System Human Resource Services

As Assistant Vice President for System HR Services, Katie Ross provides oversight for three areas: HR regulatory and policy administration; employee benefits compliance; and information management. Her role includes managing system-wide project teams to achieve strategic goals, implementing compliance with state and federal mandates, maintaining vendor relationships and compliance for benefit plans, and coordinating institutional HR data reporting. Katie also serves as an HR representative to University Governmental Relations and employee advisory groups, and as a liaison to the state’s retirement system.

Katie began working for the University of Illinois System in 2000. Her earlier private sector experience included roles in marketing and communication, and training and development. A double alumna of the University of Illinois, Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Human Resources Education. In 2020, Katie earned the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist credential by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Katie served on the Illinois CUPA-HR board from 2015 to 2018.