Dean Assistant/Administration

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a College Business Officer to lead budgeting, cost analyses and the ongoing implementation of financial controls within the college. The role includes responsibility for continuous review and improvement of administrative and business policies and procedures.

Direct supervisory responsibility for college-wide staff in business, budget, HR, IT, facilities, and communications, with indirect supervision at departmental levels; the position requires a

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in accounting, finance, budgeting and human resources at educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, or private industry.
• Strong budgeting and long-range financial planning skills.
• Experience leading teams and providing cost analyses for programs and policy improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement budgets for the college.
• Provide cost/benefit analyses for new programs and expansions.
• Direct supervision of college-wide staff in business, budget, HR, IT, facilities and communications.
• Review and improve administrative and business policies and procedures.

Skills

Budgeting & planning

Team leadership

Not-for-profit accounting

Regulation & compliance

Trend analysis

Cost accounting

Policy review

Written & verbal communication

Financial software

HR management

Customer service

Job description

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

Deadline to Apply 09/09/2026

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