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Job Title Research Area Fiscal Officer/Dir RAFA Requisition Number RE49286 Working Title Research Area Fiscal Officer / Director of Research Administration & Fiscal Affairs Department Name 40120:Fiscal Affairs Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 51 Salary Range $93,954-159,744/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 7 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting for extended periods of time; repetitive motion related to computer use. Shift Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and the ability to work additional hours as needed. Job Summary The University of Kentucky is seeking a proactive Research Area Fiscal Officer and Director of the Research Administration and Fiscal Affairs Office (RAFA). This role will lead RAFA with responsibility for daily financial, personnel, and payroll services to Research administrative departments and core facilities.
Key responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Policy DevelopmentSupervision and Mentoring: Lead the RAFA team, fostering professional development and achieving departmental goals.Financial Transactions Oversight: Ensure efficient and compliant processing of financial transactions, leveraging financial technology and data analytics.Strategic Assessment: Evaluate staffing, process improvement, and technology needs, providing recommendations to the Vice President for Research (VPR).Policy Implementation: Develop and implement departmental policies to ensure compliance with research, financial, and human resources standards.Advisory Role: Advise the VPR on the fiscal impacts of new policies and represent the research division in university-wide policy discussions.
Financial Management Budget Management: Oversee and manage the annual budget for the Office of Research.Senior Financial Leader: Serve as the senior financial leader for the University of Kentucky Research Foundation (UKRF), developing and implementing financial strategies for research infrastructure.Innovation and Efficiency: Enhance decision-making processes through advanced financial technologies and data analytics.Resource Allocation: Prepare and allocate budgets for research units, including centers, institutes, and core facilities under the VPR.Financial Monitoring: Ensure accounting accuracy, compliance, and effective financial management across research units.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the research community at the University of Kentucky. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 03/02/2025 Our University Community We 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.

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