University of Kentucky

Dean Assistant/Administration

University of Kentucky$72K — $119K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MA degree required
  • Minimum of 6 years experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, and HR functions
  • Experience in educational institutions, non-profits, or private industry preferred
  • Demonstrable skills in budgeting and long-range financial planning
  • Strong understanding of not-for-profit accounting and regulations

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement budgets for the college
  • Manage and hold accountable all financial and HR activities
  • Conduct continuous review and improvement of policies and procedures
  • Provide cost/benefit analyses for new programs or expansions
  • Supervise staff across college-wide business functions

Benefits

  • Full-time position with the standard working hours of Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Potential for additional hours as required
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative academic environment
  • Engagement with various functions including business, IT, and communications
  • Possibility of influencing and improving business processes at an institutional level
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Dean Assistant/Administration

Requisition Number
RE54967

Working Title

Department Name
8H000:College of Engineering

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
49

Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

sitting for long periods

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, other hours as required.

Job Summary

The College Business Officer position has responsibilities to include Budget Development and Implementation, Management and Accountability and Human Resources within the college. The position will have responsibility for continuous review and improvement of administrative and business policies and procedures impacting the college. Responsible for providing cost/benefit analyses for all new program and program expansion requests within the College. Direct supervisory responsibility for the individuals at the College-wide level who perform functions in the areas of business, budget, human resources, information technology, facilities, and communications. In addition, there will be an indirect supervisory role to the individuals performing functions in these areas at the departmental or division levels in the College.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent understanding of financial reporting and account review, as well as an ability to forecast models and use financial data for decision making are a must.

In particular, candidates will need to have demonstrated:

  • A track record in budgeting and long-range financial planning
  • Success in managing a collaborative team
  • A strong background in annual, capital and endowment fund accounting
  • Technical competency in not-for-profit accounting, regulation and compliance
  • The capacity to explore trends, both within an organization and in the broader context
  • An understanding of cost accounting
  • Experience with process improvement and policy review
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to use, learn and evaluate financial software systems
  • Experience in human resource management
  • Dedication to providing exceptional customer service


Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Candidates for this position should have a minimum of six years of experience in accounting, finance, budgeting and human resource functions at an educational institution, a non-profit organization or private industry.

Deadline to Apply
07/13/2026

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