Director of Central Operations & Administrative Services

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks an Executive Director of Central Operations and Administrative Services in Lexington, KY, to lead day-to-day administrative functions for Student Success. This role manages budgets, facilities coordination, HR compliance, and supervises administrative staff, reporting to the AVP for Student Success.

The position requires advanced education in higher education administration and significant leadership experience, with collaboration across Finance & Administration, HR,

Qualifications

• MA degree required; MBA/MEd preferred and related higher-ed admin credentials.
• Seven years of leadership experience in higher education administration or related fields.
• Strong budget and operational management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative functions and operating systems for Student Success.
• Oversee budget administration and financial controls for the unit.
• Coordinate facilities, HR compliance, and administrative staff supervision.
• Serve as primary operations contact with campus partners (Finance & Administration, HR, ITS, Facilities).

Skills

Budget management

HR compliance

Facilities coordination

Education

MA

Job description

University of Kentucky seeks an Executive Director of Central Operations and Administrative Services in Lexington, KY, to lead day-to-day administrative functions for Student Success. This role manages budgets, facilities coordination, HR compliance, and supervises administrative staff, reporting to the AVP for Student Success.

The position requires advanced education in higher education administration and significant leadership experience, with collaboration across Finance & Administration, HR,