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University of Kentucky
Government Relations Director
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Lexington, Kentucky
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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November 7th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Government Relations Director. The role directs the university's state government relations strategy for postsecondary education, serving as a key member of the UK Legislative Team and supporting the President, the Cabinet, and the College Deans in their work with the Kentucky General Assembly, state agencies, and local governments. The director also monitors legislation affecting the university and builds a statewide network of advocates and coalitions on its behalf.
Highlights
- Oversee and direct the university's state government relations strategy, planning and implementing short- and long-range goals and evaluating how well operations are working.
- Support the President, the Cabinet, and the College Deans in their roles as liaisons to the Kentucky General Assembly, state agencies, and local governments.
- Analyze and monitor legislation of potential interest to the university or to postsecondary education.
- Build advocacy networks and coalitions, including a statewide network of advocates for the university and its issues.
- Represent the university at state and local meetings, task forces, and advocacy associations to exchange information about the university.
- Serve as a key member of the UK Legislative Team.
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, with a solid understanding of the Kentucky legislative process required.
- Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional night and weekend business events and job-related travel for 10-50% of the time.
- Based in Lexington, Kentucky; the application asks about government relations, Kentucky legislative, lobbying, and higher education experience, and requires a resume and cover letter.
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Government Relations Director
Requisition Number | RE56365
Working Title | Director of Government Relations
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 | BA
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 for Postsecondary Education.
Responsibilities for this role will include: oversight and direction of the University’s State Government Relations Strategy 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 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 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 | 11/18/2026
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Requisition Number | RE56365
Working Title | Director of Government Relations
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 | BA
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 for Postsecondary Education.
Responsibilities for this role will include: oversight and direction of the University’s State Government Relations Strategy 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 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 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 | 11/18/2026
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of education completed?
- High School or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PhD
- Other
- * How many years of experience do you have in a Government Relations field?
- None
- More than 0, up through 4 years
- More than 4 years, up through 9 years
- More than 9 years, up through 15 years
- More than 15 years
- * Do you have experience working with the Kentucky legislative process?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have lobbying experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience working within higher education?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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