The university is headed by the president and vice-chancellor, who acts as the university's chief executive officer; although the chancellor serves as the ceremonial head of the institution. Mike DeGagné was the institution's eighth president since its establishment; although only its second since its reorganization into a university. The institution was formally reorganized in February 2020, a few months before DeGagné assumed the position of university president. Karen Barnes served as the institution's first president after it was reorganized into a university. She stepped down from the position on 30 June 2020. DeGagné later resigned 3 months into the job to become the head of Indspire Charity, and was replaced on an interim basis by Maggie Matear, who currently serves as vice-chancellor. On October 6th, Jamena James Allen was announced the new chancellor of the university, succeeding former Yukon Premier Piers McDonald.