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As the University for Kentucky, UK is educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in its 150-year history. For over 97 years, UK’s Gatton College of Business and Economics has been "Building What's Possible" - preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees. Housed inside the $65 million state-of-the-art Gatton College building, the college accommodates fastest growing enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,200 students in fall 2021. 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.
The city of Lexington is a great place to live, learn and work. Serving as the healthcare, retail, cultural and entertainment center for both central and eastern Kentucky, Lexington features many of the advantages of a large city with the charm and hospitality of a small town. As one of the top cites in the nation for entrepreneurs and professionals, Lexington is conveniently within a day's drive of two-thirds of the population of the United States. In this vibrant city nestled among world famous horse country, UK’s campus is just minutes from exciting nightlife, art galleries, live music, parks, shopping and more.
Chief Financial and Human Resources Officer
Department: Dean's Office
Salary: Commensurate
Last Day to Apply: Jul 21
The Gatton College of Business and Economics seeks a new Chief Financial and Human Resources Officer (CFO). Reporting to the Dean, this individual is a strategic partner on the College’s Operating Committee and the Gatton Senior Operations Team. The CFO oversees a team accountable for the College's financial and human resource management. Areas of responsibility include budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, human resources, and risk management. Candidates for this position should have substantial experience in the finance and human resource functions of an educational institution, a non-profit organization, or a private industry. The CFO will supervise a Business Office team. The Business Office in the Gatton College strives for continuous improvement by refining business processes. Another critical focus of this team is providing outstanding service that is timely, accurate, and courteous.
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 and 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 the 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 worldwide.
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