Strategic Government Relations Director - Higher Education

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is actively seeking a Director of Government Relations for Postsecondary Education. This role leads the state government relations and advocacy efforts for UK’s postsecondary initiatives, coordinating with the President, Cabinet, and deans as they liaise with the Kentucky General Assembly and state agencies.

The Director will shape short- and long-range strategy, monitor legislative developments, and build a statewide network of advocates to advance UK’s priorities in

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the Kentucky legislative process is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and direction of the University's State Government Relations Strategy.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Kentucky legislative process

Job description

The University of Kentucky is actively seeking a Director of Government Relations for Postsecondary Education. This role leads the state government relations and advocacy efforts for UK’s postsecondary initiatives, coordinating with the President, Cabinet, and deans as they liaise with the Kentucky General Assembly and state agencies.

The Director will shape short- and long-range strategy, monitor legislative developments, and build a statewide network of advocates to advance UK’s priorities in