Assistant Dean/Finance & Administration

Job Title
Assistant Dean/Finance & Administration


Requisition Number
RE51919


Working Title
Assistant Dean / Finance & Administration - UKCD


Department Name
7A050: DENTISTRY - BUSINESS & SUPPORT SERVICES


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 and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks. Effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels.



Shift

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday.



Job Summary

The College of Dentistry is seeking a proactive and strategic leader for the role of Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration. Reporting directly to the Dean, this key position will oversee and lead the financial services office, driving innovation, enhancing financial processing, and reporting systems. As a vital member of the Dean’s leadership team, the Assistant Dean will provide expertise in strategic planning and budgeting, ensuring the efficient use and maximization of college resources.

Responsibilities include managing financial operations, supervising administrative functions, and providing oversight of college administration and facilities. This role is instrumental in fostering collaboration and guiding strategic decision-making to align resources with the college’s mission and goals. Additionally, the Assistant Dean will serve as the Grievance Officer for Phase One grievances within the College of Dentistry, ensuring a fair, transparent, and consistent grievance process for the college community.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and innovative leader with a commitment to excellence in financial management, organizational effectiveness, and collaborative leadership.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

All Microsoft Office products, Query reporting with products such as tableau, financial modeling including sensitivity analyses, experience in developing, monitoring, and ensuring a strong environment of internal controls.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Preferably an MBA or equivalent. Preferred experience in executive leadership, overseeing large-scale process change and implementation within a university, nonprofit, or major organization.



Deadline to Apply
10/23/2025


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.