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University of Kentucky

Administrative Business Officer

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $86K

💻 Other

🗓️ July 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Administrative Business Officer. The role involves leading and managing operations for a large research institute, including overseeing human resources, personnel budgeting, payroll administration, and compliance with university policies and sponsored project regulations. The officer will also supervise administrative staff, set performance expectations, and provide strategic guidance to support research and administrative goals.

Highlights
  • Provide high-level leadership and operational management for a research institute with over 300 staff and students.
  • Oversee human resources operations, personnel budgeting, payroll administration, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Manage position funding, salary distributions, payroll reconciliation, and annual salary increase processes.
  • Produce reports to support decision-making by Institute leadership and Principal Investigators.
  • Supervise and provide strategic guidance to the administrative staff, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Set expectations, monitor workload and performance, and ensure proper documentation of procedures and standards.
  • Emphasize communication, coaching, and professional development to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related experience.
  • Salary range: $52,021 - $85,800 per year.
  • Work schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Administrative Business Officer Full Description

Administrative Business Officer

Job Title  | Administrative Business Officer
Requisition Number  | RE50797
Working Title  | Administrative Business Officer (HR)
Department Name  | 40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 46
Salary Range  | $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Sitting at a computer for long periods of time.
Shift  | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Job Summary
The Administrative Business Officer provides high-level leadership and operational management for a complex research institute with over 300 staff and students supported by diverse funding sources, including grants, contracts, and university cost centers. This position oversees human resources operations, personnel budgeting, and payroll administration to ensure compliance with university policies and sponsored project regulations. Key responsibilities include managing position funding and salary distributions, reconciling payroll charges, administering the annual salary increase process, and producing reports that support informed decision-making by Institute leadership and Principal Investigators.

This role also provides strategic guidance and supervision to administrative staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Administrative Business Officer sets expectations, monitors workload and performance, and ensures proper documentation of procedures and standards. With a strong emphasis on communication, coaching, and professional development, this position plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency and supporting the Institute’s broader research and administrative goals.

Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience  |
Deadline to Apply  | 07/09/2025

Our University Community  | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Describe a time when you led or improved an operational process that supported compliance, efficiency, or team performance. What was the situation, and what impact did your actions have? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * How have you balanced multiple priorities across departments or programs while ensuring accuracy and accountability in your work? 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
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  2. Cover Letter
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