Associate Dean/Comm Engagement & Oper

Job Title
Associate Dean/Comm Engagement & Oper

Requisition Number
RE52997

Working Title
Associate Dean of Community Engagement & Operations

Department Name
8K000:College of Law

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
50

Salary Range
$81,640-138,798/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

JD

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Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

sitting for long periods of time; some standing and walking; lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

The Associate Dean will be responsible for overseeing operational affairs, community engagement/strategic partnerships, and building/security operations. The role requires a strong leader who will direct and manage core internal functions – including IT, capital projects, building improvements, and coordinating on finance and human resources matters – while simultaneously driving the College’s external impact through community engagement, public relations/marketing, continuing legal education programming, and alumni/donor relations. This position is central to the College’s mission in ensuring operational excellence, strategic plan implementation, and the advancement of student success, impact by faculty, and alumni/donor engagement. The role supervises key functional administrators and models professional standards for the College community.

The Associate Dean of Community Engagement & Operations position will permit the College of Law to continue alignment of its administrative structure in a way that maintains the time dedicated by regular teaching faculty to the classroom while fulfilling the College’s administrative needs.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
02/28/2026

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