Wichita State University has confirmed that Aaron Mitchell, the senior vice president for administration, finance and operations, has resigned from his role after less than two months at the university.

The departure was initially mentioned at a Staff Senate meeting on Tuesday by Senate President Kennedy Rogers. When asked for clarification, Rogers directed The Sunflower to speak with Strategic Communications. Mitchell and his executive assistant, Lisa Pappas, could not be reached by phone for comments on Tuesday.

WSU communication director Lainie Mazzullo-Hart confirmed Wednesday morning that Mitchell is no longer an employee of WSU.

“After careful consideration, Dr. Mitchell determined that this decision is what is best for his family and his long-term goals,” Mazzullo-Hart wrote in an email to The Sunflower. “The university appreciates Dr. Mitchell’s service to Wichita State and wishes him all the best.”

Because the nature of Mitchell’s departure “is a personnel matter,” Mazzullo-Hart wrote that WSU will “not be providing further details or making any additional comments.” 

According to the Mazzullo-Hart and the WSU website, David Miller has been named the interim vice president for administration, finance and operations. Miller could not be reached by phone for comments.

Mitchell took over as senior vice president for administration, finance and operations in August following Werner Golling’s retirement. 

Mitchell previously served as the associate vice president for financial services at Montana State University.