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Job Title Government Relations Director Requisition Number RE48677 Working Title Department Name 3R000:VP University Relations Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 00 Salary Range Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 5 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Job-related travel is required (10-50% of the time) Shift Monday through Friday with occasional night and weekend business events Job Summary The University of Kentucky is actively seeking a Director of Government Relations. Responsibilities for this role will include the oversight and direction of the University’s Government Relations Strategy for assigned areas (Higher education focusing on State and Land Grant engagement); planning, organizing and implementing strategies for short- and long-range government relations goals and objectives; monitoring and evaluating operational effectiveness; effecting changes required for improvement; serving as a key member of the UK Legislative Team; as well as supporting and assisting the President, the Cabinet, and the College Deans in their roles as liaisons to the Kentucky General Assembly, state agencies, and local governments. Additionally the Director of Government Relations will be responsible for analyzing and monitoring legislation of potential interest to UK or post-secondary education; developing effective advocacy networks; building effective coalitions and a statewide network of advocates for the university and its issues; and representing the university at various state and local meetings and organizations, task forces, advocacy associations, etc. to provide an effective exchange of information relating to the university. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities A solid understanding of the Kentucky legislative process is required. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 01/19/2025 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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