University of Kentucky

Dean Assistant/Finance

University of Kentucky$64K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in finance, business administration, or related field.
  • 6 years of relevant financial management experience.
  • Proven understanding of budgeting and financial operations.
  • Effective communication and liaison skills with executive management.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel for budgeting and analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate strategic financial initiatives for the College.
  • Collaborate with departments to ensure fiscal integrity and support.
  • Develop and oversee the College's budget and financial planning.
  • Monitor financial performance and analyze implications for planning.
  • Supervise financial operations staff and manage professional development.
  • Conduct financial analyses for new program development and resource management.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with stable hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm).
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a leadership role.
  • Collaboration with senior administration and influence on strategic decisions.
  • Engagement with the broader university community through task forces.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Dean Assistant/Finance

Requisition Number
RE55407

Working Title

Department Name
8T110:College of Social Work

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
48

Salary Range
$64,210-105,914/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

sitting for long periods of time. lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 35lbs. Extensive work on computer. Performing repetitive motions task.

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Nights and weekends as needed.

Job Summary

CoSW is currently seeking a Dean Assistant of Finance. The position's major job responsibilities are as follows:

College Level Leadership
  • Help identify and evaluate strategic initiatives, guaranteeing the financial integrity and fiscal solvency pertaining to CoSW
  • Position is a key member of the college's strategic leadership team and serves as the primary liaison providing fiscal and strategic support to the departments and research units in a collaborative and consultative manner.
  • Serve as a member of the Dean's senior administrative team, contributing to, developing, and implementing strategic decisions
  • Represent the College and the Dean to the executive and financial management of the University
  • Sit on other University-wide teams and task forces, as needed.


Financial Operations
  • Direct/manage College-wide financial operations.
  • Design, implement, and oversee the College's budget, with operations, budget planning, capital planning, funding priorities, financial analysis, and managerial oversight responsibility.
  • Monitor financial performance and analyze implications for short-term and long-terms plans.
  • Work closely with University's Budget Office and Provosts' office to ensure understanding of the budget and its implications.
  • Provide oversight of the College's research post award administration process to ensure compliance with University and external agencies' policies related to all federal and non-federal sponsored programs.
  • Develop and implement policies to promote overhead recovery.


Supervision
  • Manage, contribute to, and support the professional growth and development of direct and indirect reports.
  • Assign staff to appropriate University task forces and committees as needed.
  • Directly supervise and manage the Faculty Affairs Administrator, with full oversight of the Business Office.
  • Indirect supervision of the Grants Coordinator and Business and Financial Analyst and research and center staff for finance and administrative responsibilities.


Strategic Initiatives/Special Projects and long-term Financial Planning and Reporting
  • In collaboration with CoSW leadership, develops long-term financial plans for the college that are in alignment with the strategic plan.
  • Conceptualize and conduct analyses associated with new program development, to include financial projections, need estimates, etc.
  • Conduct annual assessments of fiscal approach and make and implement strategic and policy recommendations for fiscal efficiency and resource management.
  • Prepare and communicate routine financial forecasting reports which will be used to provide information to inform strategic decisions and potential shifts in the college's financial approach.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office; Budgeting; Payroll; Budget analysis

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/17/2026

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