Dean Assistant/Academic Affairs

Requisition Number: RE56095; Department: 7N650:HEALTH SCIENCES - STUDENT SERVICES; Work Location: Lexington, KY; Grade Level: 48; Time Status: Full-Time; Deadline to Apply: 10/26/2026.

About the role

Reporting to the College of Health Sciences (CHS) Vice Dean, the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs is a senior leadership position within the College of Health Sciences and a member of the Dean’s executive leadership team. This position provides leadership for strategic planning, academic affairs administration, academic standards and progression processes, and operational initiatives through data-informed decision-making that support the growth and success of the College’s academic programs. Responsibilities include supporting academic policy administration and the consistent application of academic standards across the college, emphasizing professional and graduate programs; coordinating and/or supporting processes related to student progression, degree completion, and academic review; and providing oversight of key academic affairs operations. The Assistant Dean collaborates with faculty, staff, program leaders, and University partners to develop and implement strategies that support institutional priorities, enhance organizational effectiveness, and advance the College’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Support academic policy administration and the consistent application of academic standards across the college, emphasizing professional and graduate programs.
• Coordinate and/or support processes related to student progression, degree completion, and academic review.
• Provide oversight of key academic affairs operations.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, program leaders, and University partners to develop and implement strategies that support institutional priorities, enhance organizational effectiveness, and advance the College’s strategic goals.

Requirements

• Required Education: MA (see equivalencies information)
• Required Related Experience: 6 years
• Required License/Registration/Certification: None
• Physical Requirements: sitting for long periods of time

Qualifications

• Preferred Education/Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in student affairs, enrollment management, or higher education administration, with a focus on graduate or professional students.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Pay

Salary Range: $64,210-105,914 per year

Schedule

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm