University of Kentucky
Dean Assistant/Administration
🇺🇸
Lexington, KY
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$72K - $119K
💻
Other
🗓️
June 30th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Dean Assistant/Administration. This role manages budget development and implementation, oversees human resources, and leads ongoing improvements to administrative and business policies within the College of Engineering. The position supervises staff across multiple college-wide functions including business, budget, IT, facilities, and communications, while also providing cost-benefit analyses for new and expanded programs.
Highlights
- Develops and implements budgets and manages financial accountability within the college.
- Oversees human resource functions and provides direction for process improvements and policy reviews.
- Conducts cost-benefit analyses for new program proposals and expansions.
- Directly supervises college-wide teams in business, budget, HR, IT, facilities, and communications.
- Requires proficiency in financial reporting, forecasting, and use of financial software systems.
- Experience needed in budgeting, long-range financial planning, not-for-profit accounting, and compliance.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage collaborative teams are necessary.
- Must have a Master's degree and at least six years of related experience in education, non-profit, or private sectors.
- Salary range of $72,405 to $119,496 per year for a full-time staff position.
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with other hours as needed.
Dean Assistant/Administration Full Description
Dean Assistant/Administration
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | 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
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | 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
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
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