Exec Director, Executive Communications

Job Title
Exec Director, Executive Communications


Requisition Number
RE51735


Working Title

Department Name
3R100:PR and Strategic Communications


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
49


Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/year


Type 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

6 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and some work after hours and on weekends.



Job Summary

The Executive Director, Executive Communications position oversees a multi-member team that provides communication support for the President and members of the President’s cabinet in the form of speeches, talking points, presentations and other communications platforms and tactics. The position also will play a key leadership role in the Advancing Kentucky Together Network, a key directive of the UK Board of Trustees and the President.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Superior communications skills; ability to utilize Excel, MS Windows, Salesforce and AI tools.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.



Deadline to Apply
09/29/2025


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