Dean Assistant/Academic Affairs

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); In loco; USD 64.000 - 106.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks an Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs to join the College of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Vice Dean, this position leads strategic planning, academic affairs administration, standards and progression processes, and data-informed initiatives to support program growth and student success.

The role coordinates policies for graduate and professional programs, oversees student progression, degree completion and academic reviews, and collaborates with

Competenze

• MA degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years in student affairs, enrollment management, or higher education administration.
• Experience with graduate or professional student programs preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide leadership for strategic planning and academic affairs administration.
• Oversee academic standards and progression processes across the college.
• Coordinate student progression, degree completion, and academic review processes.
• Oversee key academic affairs operations and collaborate with faculty, staff, and university partners.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Data-driven decisions

Policy administration

Formazione

MA

Descrizione del lavoro

Posting Details
Job Title Dean Assistant/Academic Affairs
Requisition Number RE56095
Working Title Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
Department Name 7N650:HEALTH SCIENCES - STUDENT SERVICES
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
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 of time
Shift Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary Reporting to the College of Health Sciences ( CHS ) Vice Dean, the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs is a senior leadership position within the College of Health Sciences and a member of the Dean’s executive leadership team. This position provides leadership for strategic planning, academic affairs administration, academic standards and progression processes, and operational initiatives through data-informed decision-making that support the growth and success of the College’s academic programs. Responsibilities include supporting academic policy administration and the consistent application of academic standards across the college, emphasizing professional and graduate programs; coordinating and/or supporting processes related to student progression, degree completion, and academic review; and providing oversight of key academic affairs operations. The Assistant Dean collaborates with faculty, staff, program leaders, and University partners to develop and implement strategies that support institutional priorities, enhance organizational effectiveness, and advance the College’s strategic goals.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in student affairs, enrollment management, or higher education administration, with a focus on graduate or professional students.
Deadline to Apply 10/26/2026
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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