Asst Dir, Capital Strat & Legis Analysis

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky, located in Lexington, KY, is seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Strategy and Legislative Analysis to lead strategic analysis and coordinate capital planning and legislative initiatives. You will partner with the Senior Director, manage projects, and support executive decisions across the capital and budget portfolios.

Ideal candidates will hold a BA and bring experience in public or higher education settings, with strong policy research, data analysis, and

Responsibilities

• Lead capital strategy and legislative analyses for university initiatives.
• Provide project leadership, policy research, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support capital planning, state budget development, and performance funding analyses.
• Represent the unit in executive decision‑making and cross‑unit collaboration.

Education

BA

Job description

Asst Dir, Capital Strat & Legis Analysis

Job Title Asst Dir, Capital Strat & Legis Analysis

Requisition Number RE55852

Working Title Assistant Director of Capital Strategy and Legislative Analysis

Department Name 3G000:University Budget Office

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 48

Salary Range $64,210-105,914/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education BA

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; repetitive motion

Shift Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM; may require additional work outside of regular business hours

Job Summary Serves as a key strategic and analytical leader within the Capital Strategy and Legislative Analysis unit and a principal partner to the Senior Director. Provides project leadership, policy research, analytical support, and stakeholder coordination related to capital planning, legislative affairs, state budget development, performance funding, and institutional strategic initiatives. Leads assigned projects and analyses, coordinates activities with internal and external partners, and serves as a representative of the unit in support of executive decision‐making.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply 09/23/2026

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.
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 or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of professional legal experience do you have providing support in capital planning and budget strategy for a public agency?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 3–4 years
  • 5+ years
• * How many years of professional legal experience do you have providing legal support in capital planning and budget strategy in a Higher Education setting?
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 3–4 years
  • 5+ years
• * Which best describes your experience providing capital planning and decision support to senior or executive leadership?
  • I have primarily engaged in routine capital planning with limited decision-support responsibilities.
  • I have conducted routine capital planning and presented findings to managers or department leaders.
  • I regularly prepare and develop recommended capital plans and budget strategy for senior leadership.
• * How many years of professional experience do you have engaging in legislative affairs (including research and analysis of proposed and enacted legislation) and policy analysis for a public agency?
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 3–4 years
  • 5+ years
• * How many years of professional experience do you have engaging in legislative affairs (including research and analysis of proposed and enacted legislation) and policy analysis in a higher education setting?
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 3–4 years
  • 5+ years