Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Executive Dir, Operations and Planning
Requisition Number
RE55300
Working Title
Department Name
3R100:PR and Strategic Communications
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
51
Salary Range
$95,826-162,947/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time
Shift
Monday-Friday 8-5p with evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky's Division of Marketing & Strategic Communication tells the UK story-the story of how this institution is singularly focused on advancing Kentucky every day. As part of a newly integrated structure-a centralization of marketing and communication professionals from across the enterprise-this nearly 340-person unit works with numerous communication platforms and channels, every college and unit, and the UK health care and athletics departments to communicate this powerful mission to all of the university's stakeholders.
As such, the proposed Executive Director of Operations & Planning serves as the senior operational leader for the Division of Marketing & Strategic Communication, providing strategic oversight of administrative operations, financial planning, workforce strategy, and process optimization. The role ensures alignment with enterprise initiatives (e.g., Integrate Blue, Beyond Blue, and shared services) and builds a unified, efficient, and scalable operating model for the division. The role directly reports to-and partners with -the vice president for university relations to maintain operational excellence, steward resources, and enable organizational transformation. This role does not serve as a spokesperson or lead media relations or content functions, although it may well be involved in helping formulate and direct strategy at the direction of the vice president for university relations and other senior members of the unit. Specifically, as the unit develops a new strategic plan, this position will be the operational leader in its development and will be one of the key senior team members in ensuring its successful implementation.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office suite, knowledge of SAP and Workday, Asana
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred background in accounting/finance
Deadline to Apply
08/13/2026
