Job Title Table

Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with state officials and work closely with the vice chancellor for public affairs to facilitate advocacy efforts on behalf of the University. Arranges interactions between key members of the University of Kansas community and members of the state legislature, state officials, and key committee members. Manages the university¿s daily involvement with the state legislature and executive branch on postsecondary education policy and the regulatory issues in which the university has an interest. Advises university leadership as to the potential institutional effects of proposed state legislative changes. Develops and advocate state policy of interest to the University of Kansas. Facilitates active involvement of University of Kansas alumni to advance the university¿s mission and state government relations effort in close coordination and cooperation with the KU Endowment Association and the KU Alumni Association. May supervise staff. Bachelor¿s degree and 5 years of experience working in a federal or state government senior staff position.

Develops, directs and implements communications, public affairs, public relations and/or marketing initiatives for a large university unit in collaboration with KU Public Affairs to communicate with internal and external constituencies. Develops, maintains and executes an overall strategic communications plan. Oversees activities including public affairs, public relations, media relations, web and print development, marketing, social media, video production, research dissemination, grant writing and/or project management for a University unit. Supports student, staff, faculty, and public recruitment, engagement and development efforts. Works closely with dean and/or department director to craft strategic communications plans. Sets goals and objectives and evaluates outcomes. May supervise staff. Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, English, communications or relevant field, plus minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Develops, maintains and executes the overall strategic university event plan, targeted programming / creative messaging to build awareness and effectiveness of the university. Oversee event operations related to university signature programs or events. Develops collaborative relationships throughout the University to review best management practices. Consults and supports other event professionals in university units. Analyzes, develops and interprets university event policies, guidelines and protocol for event resources and youth programs. Negotiates contracts for University. May supervise staff and/or volunteers. Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, education or relevant field, plus minimum of 10 years of related experience.

Leads, develops, and maintains social media website messaging and content strategies. Tracks and monitors effectiveness of digital campaigns and advertisements for the university and units Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, advertising, account management, communications, marketing, graphic design, industrial design, or relevant field, plus minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Directs the development and delivery of short-term and long-term creative strategies and direction for print and interactive projects. Manages and supervises a creative team comprised of full-time and student staff in the areas of design, art direction, and copywriting. Bachelor¿s degree in graphic design, journalism, advertising, communications, business, marketing, or relevant field, plus minimum of 6 years of related experience.

Creates, develops, plans, writes and edits informational or promotional marketing communications that support branding initiatives, recruitment objectives, and university goals. Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, advertising, communications, business, marketing, or relevant field, plus minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Supports the execution of communications, public relations and/or marketing projects. Works at the direction and under the supervision of a more senior communications staff member on tasks including writing news or promotional content, social media messaging, and/or web content. Supports internal and external communications activities, as well as execution of events. Does not supervise staff. Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, English, communications or relevant field, plus minimum of 1 year of related experience.

Oversees all communications and marketing initiatives for a large University unit to communicate with internal and external constituencies. Develops, maintains, and executes an overall strategic communications plan. Oversees activities that related to public relations, webmaster services, marketing, social media, and/or project management for a University unit Supervises staff. Bachelor¿s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of five years related professional experience.

Performs communications, public affairs, public relations and/or marketing activities for a University unit under supervision. These activities may include writing news, instructional or promotional content for print and web, including social media messaging; editing, photography or videography, publication or web content development Promotes department visibility and highlights accomplishments and potential benefits. May plan and organize events to support student engagement, recruitment and alumni development efforts. May supervise staff. Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications, or relevant field, plus minimum of 1 year related professional experience.

Provides administrative support, while also having some responsibilities for assisting with the execution of communications Bachelor¿s degree and minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.