Dean Assistant/Finance

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Finance
Posted on April 24, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Dean Assistant/Finance

Requisition Number

RE45017

Working Title

Department Name

7P620:PUBLIC HEALTH BUSINESS & FINAN

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

48

Salary Range

$62,310-102,821/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 10 lbs. Long periods sitting, several hours of exposure to CPU

Shift

Primarily days Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed

Job Summary

The Public Health Chief Operations Officer reports directly to the Dean of the college and functions as a senior member of the Dean's leadership team, advising the Dean, Department Chairs, college and university leadership. The COO serves as a strategic partner who engages in planning and high level decision making. The COO oversees areas accountable for the financial and personnel management of the college. Areas of responsibility include budget, accounting, financial analytics, human resources and risk management. Candidates for this position should have substantial experience in the finance functions of an educational institution, non-profit organization or private industry.

This position will provide leadership for the strategic and effective use of the Dean's time to maximize the relationships with University leadership, Board of Trustees, stakeholders, donors, alumni, students and other key groups of individuals, both internally and externally. Coordinate and implement strategic outreach initiatives for education, research, and practice through (1) establishment of management processes, (2) ensuring appropriate financial controls and (3) managing, directing, monitoring and controlling imitative deliverables using project management methodologies.

This position will also oversee the daily operations of the college and provide leadership in the development and implementation of integrated business, operational and administrative programs, structures, system, policies, and programs across the college.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office, personnel skills, communication skills, SAP preferred. A track record in budgeting and long range financial planning; success in managing a collaborative team; strong background in annual, capital and endowment fund accounting; technical competency in not for profit accounting, regulation and compliance; capacity to explore trends both within an organization and in the broader context; understanding of cost accounting; ability to use, learn and evaluate financial software systems, excellent understanding of financial reporting, account review and ability to build forecasting models and utilize financial data for decision making; demonstrated experience managing a team.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience as CPA, Controller, Financial Analyst. An MBA or other similar advanced degree or certification is preferred. Experience with process, policy review and implementation experience would also be highly valued. Comfort with technology and automated processes are necessary. Experience should be progressive in nature and demonstrate the ability to manage complex projects and across various audiences and leadership levels. Previous experience in an operations leadership role (Executive Director, Vice President, Chief Operating Officer or other related role) preferred.

Deadline to Apply

04/29/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How many years of strategic budget management do you have?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 2 years
    • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
    • More than 4 years, up through 6 years
    • More than 6 years, up through 8 years
    • More than 8 years, up through 10 years
    • More than 10 years
  2. * How many years of supervising a team of professionals do you have?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 2 years
    • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
    • More than 4 years, up through 6 years
    • More than 6 years, up through 8 years
    • More than 8 years, up through 10 years
    • More than 10 years
  3. * How many years of financial reporting and analysis do you have?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  4. * Do you have prior experience in an operations leadership role (i.e. Executive Director, Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Associate Dean, or another related role).
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter