The University is led by a team of seasoned academics and administrators. Below is the management hierarchy of Kogi State University:

1. Professor F.S. Idachaba, OFR (Vice Chancellor)

2. Professor K.B. Adeoye (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration)

3. Professor Z.O. Akpata (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics)

4. Mr. Joseph Zhizhi (Registrar)

5. Alhaji Sadiq Ozigi (Bursar)

6.Dr. M.A. Omoniwa (University Librarian)