Dir Auxiliary/Transport Finance & Admin

Job Title
Dir Auxiliary/Transport Finance & Admin

Requisition Number
RE52252

Working Title
Director of Finance and Administration

Department Name
3DH30:Aux Services- Housing Admin

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

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

8 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods of time, walking across campus, climbing stairs, able to lift, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds

Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; occasional evenings/weekends during peak periods

Job Summary

University of Kentucky Auxiliary and Transportation Services is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Director of Finance and Administration to lead financial, administrative and business operations as the department’s Senior Business Officer.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Auxiliary Services Finance and Administration, the Director will lead a centralized business office, overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, business operations, HR and payroll administration, policy development and contract compliance. This position plays a key role in supporting decision making and long-term planning through clear communication of financial insights and policy development and collaborates closely with division leadership to optimize the allocation of financial, human and physical resources in support of operational efficiency and strategic goals.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills. Proven experience in budget development and management, and financial forecasting and reporting.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or related field), experience working in a complex academic environment with diverse funding sources, familiarity with higher education operations and university policies.

Deadline to Apply
12/10/2025

Our University Community

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