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Government Relations Director

University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2025 CLOSED ON 2/2/2025

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Posting Details

Posting Details

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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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.
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