Dean Assistant/Academic Affairs

Required License / Registration / Certification

None. Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10lbs. Long periods of sitting, ability to communicate effectively across all platforms Shift Days, nights / weekends with needed. Job Summary Reporting to the B&E Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs is a senior leadership position in the Gatton College of Business and Economics. This position is responsible for overseeing and advancing the priorities of the College, emphasizing strategic enrollment planning and trend analysis, community building, outreach, and recruitment oversight, and student life cycle management and operational leadership. The Assistant Dean will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure a holistic, supportive, and engaging environment for students while aligning with the strategic goals of the college.

Qualifications :

• Master’s degree required, preferably in higher education, student affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in student affairs, enrollment management, or higher education administration, with a focus on graduate or professional students.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams, cross-departmental collaboration, and engagement with students, staff, faculty, and community partners.
• Strong understanding of enrollment management strategies, recruitment, and retention best practices, analytics.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging community for diverse student populations.
• Experience in managing facilities or spaces in separate locations is a plus.Work Environment : This position requires working in the Gatton College of Business and Economics. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to attend events, meetings, and student engagement activities.

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face to face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing student enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,000 students in Fall 2022. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business”.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Master’s degree required, preferably in higher education, student affairs, or a related field.

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.

Salary : $62,941 - $103,834