University of Kentucky
Exec Dir of Issues Mgmt & Strategic Ops
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $94K - $160K
💻 Operations
🗓️ July 24th, 2025
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- Leads issues management, budget planning, and strategic alignment within the Marketing and Communications division
- Supervises two direct reports responsible for crisis communications and administrative/budgetary duties
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders throughout the university
- Reports jointly to the Chief Communications Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
- Requires a BA degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience
- Salary range: $93,954 to $159,744 per year
- Full-time staff position with a schedule of Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including some nights, weekends, and on-call duties four to six times per year
- Physical requirement includes sitting for long periods
- Position located within the PR and Strategic Communications department
Exec Dir of Issues Mgmt & Strategic Ops Full Description
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Requisition Number | RE51015
Working Title | Executive Director of Issues Management and Strategic Operations
Department Name | 3R100:PR and Strategic Communications
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 51
Salary Range | $93,954-159,744/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 | 8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time
Shift | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Some nights and weekends. Serve as on-call for PR and Strategic Communications four-six times a year.
Job Summary | The Executive Director of Issues Management and Strategic Operations serves as a key leader within the Marketing and Communications division, providing strategic oversight across issues management, budget and resource planning, and cross-unit strategic alignment throughout the institution. This position ensures operational excellence, collaborates with internal stakeholders across campus, and supports the division’s mission to deliver integrated, responsive and forward-looking communications. The Executive Director supervises two direct reports responsible for crisis communications and administrative/budgetary functions. This position reports jointly to the Chief Communications Officer and the Chief Marketing Officer.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 07/30/2025
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