Administrative Staff Officer II

Job Title
Administrative Staff Officer II

Requisition Number
RE56377

Working Title
College Business Operations Manager

Department Name
8X000:College of Fine Arts

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$48,214-79,560/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

none

Shift

Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm and evenings as required

Job Summary

The College of Fine Arts is seeking an Administrative Staff Officer II, with a working title of College Business Operations Manager, to provide leadership and oversight for college financial and business operations. Reporting to the CFO/Assistant Dean for Finance, this position is responsible for budget and account management, financial reporting and analysis, grant financial oversight, and supervision of administrative staff. The position prepares and analyzes financial reports using SAP, Tableau, Excel, and other university financial systems; monitors and reconciles accounts; manages budget transactions and salary allocations; and supports college-level financial planning and decision-making.

The position also serves as a college liaison with centralized pre- and post-award grant offices, supports grant budgeting, cost share, salary reimbursements, and related post-award activities. In partnership with college leadership, the position provides supervision and guidance to administrative support staff, coordinates business functions and staff training, and promotes consistent application of University policies and procedures across the college. Additional responsibilities include providing backup support for faculty advancement and payroll processes and contributing to process improvements that increase the effectiveness and efficiency of college operations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Excel, Outlook: UK, SAP, BW

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree preferred, Business/Finance major

Deadline to Apply
11/19/2026

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