Administrative Staff Officer II

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Sitting at a desk for long periods of time.

Monday – Friday; 0800 – 1700

The University of Kentucky Police Department is seeking a highly organized and detail oriented professional to serve as an Assistant Budget Officer supporting the daily financial operations of a complex public safety organization. The department’s operations span multiple mission areas, including law enforcement, emergency communications, security services, emergency management, and enterprise security systems, all working together to promote a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors.

This position plays an essential role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of departmental financial activities across a diverse portfolio of funding sources, including institutional funds, grants, restricted funds, and externally funded programs. The Assistant Budget Officer supports budget planning, monitoring, and reporting processes while assisting in the administration of financial operations such as purchasing, payroll, procurement, travel, and revenue management in accordance with university and regulatory requirements.

The role contributes to the development and execution of annual and multi-year budgets and supports forecasting efforts in collaboration with departmental leadership to ensure resources are aligned with strategic priorities. Responsibilities include performing detailed reconciliations, analyzing spending trends and financial performance, and developing reports and dashboards to inform data driven decision-making. The position also assists with financial oversight of grant funded and disaster related programs, including compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Working closely with leadership and staff, the Assistant Budget Officer helps coordinate financial processes across operational units, supports adherence to university policies, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The position also provides guidance and support to departmental personnel on fiscal procedures, contributes to training and onboarding, and delivers responsive customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Internal Employee Being Considered

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.

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.