University of Kentucky
Dean Assistant/Finance
🇺🇸
Lexington, KY
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$63K - $104K
💻
Finance
🗓️
April 16th, 2026
GAAP
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Dean Assistant/Finance. The Assistant Dean of Finance reports to the Dean of the College of Design and leads budgeting, financial planning, strategy, analysis, and oversight of the college's finances and internal controls. This role also involves managing the college's endowment portfolio, directing business office operations, and actively supporting the implementation of strategic goals and administration policies.
Highlights
- Lead fiscal leadership for College of Design, including budget planning, financial strategy, reporting, and controls.
- Oversee annual college budget, endowment portfolio, and centralized business office operations.
- Collaborate with Dean, academic leadership, Provost Budget Office, and EVPFA.
- Requires proficiency in GAAP, FASB/GASB standards, SAP, and Microsoft Suite.
- Provide strategic financial planning and administrative policy implementation guidance.
- Supervisory responsibilities over staff in the Design Centralized Business Office.
- Salary range: $62,941-103,834 per year.
- Requires a Master's degree (preferably in accounting, finance, or business) and six years of related experience.
- Work schedule predominantly weekdays 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.
- Department: Design Centralized Business Office at the University of Kentucky.
Dean Assistant/Finance Full Description
Dean Assistant/Finance
Posting Details
Job Title | Dean Assistant/Finance
Requisition Number | RE54045
Working Title | Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration
Department Name | 8N015:Design Centralized Business Office
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 48
Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/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 prolonged periods of time in front of a computer terminal.
Shift | Mostly weekdays, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with evenings and weekends as necessary to meet deadlines.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Design, the Assistant Dean of Finance (ADF) works in conjunction with the Dean, academic leadership, Provost Budget Office and the EVPFA to direct the fiscal leadership of the College of Design in budgeting, planning, strategy, analysis, reporting and oversight of financial activities. Oversight areas include the annual college budget, internal business processes and controls, the college endowment portfolio, and the effective and efficient operation of the Design Centralized Business Office.The ADF serves as a key member of the college’s leadership team, providing guidance to the Dean and college leadership. The ADF plays an active role in strategic financial planning and assists the Dean in administrative implementation of strategic goals and administrative policy. The preferred candidate must be able to adhere to tight deadlines, be a self-starter, a critical thinker, have strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and possess the ability to learn new tasks quickly.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Accounting proficiency including knowledge of GAAP, FASB/GASB, solid knowledge/awareness of relevant UK policies and procedures, excellent communication and strong leadership skills, SAP & Microsoft Suite skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Prefer a degree in accounting, finance or business, and related experience in an academic institution.
Deadline to Apply | 05/06/2026
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 | RE54045
Working Title | Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration
Department Name | 8N015:Design Centralized Business Office
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 48
Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/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 prolonged periods of time in front of a computer terminal.
Shift | Mostly weekdays, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with evenings and weekends as necessary to meet deadlines.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Design, the Assistant Dean of Finance (ADF) works in conjunction with the Dean, academic leadership, Provost Budget Office and the EVPFA to direct the fiscal leadership of the College of Design in budgeting, planning, strategy, analysis, reporting and oversight of financial activities. Oversight areas include the annual college budget, internal business processes and controls, the college endowment portfolio, and the effective and efficient operation of the Design Centralized Business Office.The ADF serves as a key member of the college’s leadership team, providing guidance to the Dean and college leadership. The ADF plays an active role in strategic financial planning and assists the Dean in administrative implementation of strategic goals and administrative policy. The preferred candidate must be able to adhere to tight deadlines, be a self-starter, a critical thinker, have strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and possess the ability to learn new tasks quickly.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Accounting proficiency including knowledge of GAAP, FASB/GASB, solid knowledge/awareness of relevant UK policies and procedures, excellent communication and strong leadership skills, SAP & Microsoft Suite skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Prefer a degree in accounting, finance or business, and related experience in an academic institution.
Deadline to Apply | 05/06/2026
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your experience with financial systems, including SAP, IRIS, grant management, ProCard protocols and compliance.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe (in paragraph form) a strategic initiative or financial plan you were responsible for implementing and directly monitoring for your organization or department. Provide details on your role and the outcome.
(Open Ended Question)
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