Communications & Strategic Engmt Dir/ITS at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Communications & Strategic Engmt Dir/ITS
Requisition Number	RE49704
Working Title	Communications & Strategic Engagement / Director ITS
Department Name	3L300:ITS Communications & Strategic Planning
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	7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift	Days (typically Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm), with occasional weeknights and weekends
Job Summary	This position directs and supervises the Communications & Strategic Engagement Team. Key position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Communicate clear performance expectations & assignments Develop a cooperative team environment and leadership potential among staff by coaching and mentoring employees day-to-day Ensure staff training needs are met, provide annual performance evaluations and perform other Human Resources related duties, as necessary Direct development and execution of Communications & Strategic Engagement Team multi-year unit strategic roadmap, monitor progress and collect data on unit’s accomplishments toward annual goals The incumbent will report directly to the Enterprise Chief Information Officer and be a member of the ITS executive team. This key leadership position is expected to bring innovative solutions and strategies to the organization in the areas of change management, quality improvement, process improvement, strategic planning, customer engagement and experience, communications, marketing, brand management, public relations, and major strategic initiative management. Candidates must be an excellent communicator and relationship builder with a reputation for integrity, customer service, and the ability to inspire confidence at all levels of the organization. Candidates must also bring experience in successfully working collaboratively across an organization with interdisciplinary teams. Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	04/02/2025
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.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Please choose the answer that best represents your paid, full-time employment experience managing large projects.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years, up through 10 years
   • More than 10 years
2. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a leadership role.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years, up through 10 years
   • More than 10 years
3. * How would you rate your experience with managing/providing solutions and services in a leadership role?
   • None
   • Managed teams that implemented new or enhanced solutions and services in a single area of focus
   • Managed teams that implemented new or enhanced solutions and services in diverse areas of focus
   • Managed teams that implemented new solutions and systems in diverse areas of focus
   • Managed teams that selected, designed, and implemented new systems/solutions in diverse areas of focus
4. * Describe how you have coached and mentored staff and worked within a matrix environment.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * What has been your most important work-related contribution?

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$81,640.00

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