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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAssociate Dean/Comm Engagement & OperRequisition NumberRE52997Working TitleAssociate Dean of Community Engagement & OperationsDepartment Name8K000:College of LawWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level50Salary Range$81,640-138,798/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationJDClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience6 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical Requirementssitting for long periods of time; some standing and walking; lifting objects up to 25 lbs.ShiftMonday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmJob SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply02/13/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

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