University of Kentucky
Director of External Partnerships
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $82K - $139K
💻 Other
🗓️ April 25th, 2025
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- Main responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining relationships with external partners to align academic initiatives with workforce needs.
- Requires expertise in managing strategic partnerships and strong interpersonal skills.
- Compensation ranges from $81,640 to $138,798 per year.
- Requires a Master's degree and six years of related experience.
- Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills are essential.
- Involves collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance the university's visibility.
- Position involves supervisory responsibilities.
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Requisition Number | RE50095
Working Title |
Department Name | 3DH00:Auxiliary Services Administration
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 | MA
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 | Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs, sitting/standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion
Shift | 40 hours Monday-Friday May be required to work weekends and other nontraditional work hours. Travel will be required.
Job Summary | The Director of External Partnerships at the University of Kentucky will play a critical role in advancing the institution’s global engagement strategy by cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with various key business partners, education agencies, other universities, and various government entities. This position is responsible for fostering long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance the University’s global reach and reputation. Serving as a primary liaison to industry leaders, the Director works to align workforce needs with academic initiatives—creating valuable opportunities for students, alumni, and faculty through strategic collaboration and shared outcomes.
The director is a team-oriented leader who collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders to create opportunities for partnership in areas such as Student Success, Philanthropy, Economic Development, UK Healthcare, etc. The director will play a critical role in enhancing UK and the Smart Campus’ visibility, reputation, and overall impact through various companies and connections.
Goals for Director of External Partnerships Develop and strengthen reciprocal relationships with national and global partners that engage the academic, cultural, social, and intellectual strengths as well as the mission at the University of Kentucky. Cultivate partnerships to increase knowledge, understanding and interest in the University of Kentucky, its student body, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Collaborate with internal stakeholders around opportunities and areas to improve experiences and interactions between UK and internal/external constituents.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Established track record of successfully managing and growing strategic partnershipsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.Trusted leadership and team management skillsProven initiative and resourcefulnessExcellent project management and organizational skillsAbility to work collaboratively across departments and with external partnersDemonstrated ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutionsKnowledge of higher education trends, challenges, and opportunitiesWillingness to travel to meet with partners or attend conferences and events
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 05/01/2025
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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