Executive Director for External Relations

Job Title
Executive Director for External Relations


Requisition Number
RE51549


Working Title

Department Name
3R100:PR and Strategic Communications


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
50


Salary Range
$81,640-138,798/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

8 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting or standing for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm



Job Summary

The Executive Director for External Relations serves as a key leader within the Marketing and Communications division, as well as coordinating efforts with Government Relations and Public Policy.

This position will provide strategic oversight for:

• Helping lead external efforts to identify and target potential members/partners for the Advancing Kentucky Together Network (AKTN).
• Providing leadership for efforts to work collaboratively with local governments and business leadership across the state
• Oversee efforts of Director of Media and Strategic Relations to foster partnerships with local media, chambers of commerce as well as stronger community relationships that could help grow AKTN

This position reports to the Vice President for University Relations and Vice President for Business Strategy and Government Relations.

Internal Employee Being Considered



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
09/14/2025


Our University Community

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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.