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Job Title Government Relations Director
Requisition Number RE56365
Working Title Director of Government Relations
Department Name 3R000:VP University Relations
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 00
Salary RangeType of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education BA
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 for Postsecondary Education.
Responsibilities for this role will include:
- 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
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
- 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/ExperienceDeadline to Apply 11/18/2026
