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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
Assoc Government Relations Dir000486

Monitors, analyzes, tracks, and recommends the best course of action regarding legislation at the state or federal level that would affect KU. Attends events, meetings, and hearings with various legislative offices, industry groups, and agency offices to represent KU's interests on areas of interest and reports these activities to either the Director of Federal Relations or Director of State Relations. Respond to inquiries from legislative and congressional offices, agencies, and university officials and connect faculty and senior university administrators with policymakers. Ensures appropriate reporting deadlines are met. Bachelor¿s degree and with 5 years of experience in the federal or state legislative decision making process.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A11 $53,546 $82,997 Public Affairs
Assoc/Asst Public Affairs Dir000487

Implements communications strategies and tactics for the university overall at the direction of respective director, overseeing creative teams and/or field-specific teams such as interactive media, digital media, account management and editorial. These positions are housed within the Office of Public Affairs and its divisions, and in fields such as interactive media, digital media and strategic communications. May supervise staff. Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, English, communications or relevant field, plus minimum of 5 years of related experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A11 $53,546 $82,997 Public Affairs
Communications Assistant000488

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.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A05 $26,309 $38,148 Public Affairs
Communications Coordinator000489

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.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Public Affairs
Communications Manager000490

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.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A12 $61,578 $95,447 Public Affairs
Communications Specialist000491

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.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A08 $36,710 $55,065 Public Affairs
Copywriter000492

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.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A08 $36,710 $55,065 Public Affairs
Creative Director000493

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.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A11 $53,546 $82,997 Public Affairs
Digital Strategist000494

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.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Public Affairs
Director of Ceremonies/Events000495

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.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A13 $70,815 $109,764 Public Affairs

Job Title Table Key

TermDescription
Job TitleA job title is a brief description of a position held by an employee.
Job CodeA job code is a numeric number assigned to a job title  and also indicates the type of employee classification it represents.
Job Description and Minimum Qualifications (if applicable)
  • The job description represents the minimal duties required of the position.
  • Minimum qualifications are the of education or experience and the minimum level of knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, certifications and other job-related requirements associated with the position.
Employee Classification

There are five employee classification types:

  • Faculty: includes employees who are tenured, on the tenure-track, or non-tenured lecturers and professors of the practice who may be eligible for sabbatical and tenure, as applicable.
  • Academic Staff: includes employees such as scientists, research professors or curators who may be eligible for sabbatical, but not tenure.
  • Students: includes employees who are part-time and enrolled at the University of Kansas, is registered for classes, and whose primary purpose for being at the University is the achievement of a degree or certification.
  • Unclassified Professional Staff (UPS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
    • Unclassified Support Staff (USS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
Salary GradeA salary grade represents the minimum and maximum salaries that may be paid to an employee serving in the position. The spread between the minimum and maximum salaries is referred to as the range.
MinimumMinimum salary allowed for the position.
MaximumMaximum salary allowed for the position.
Job FamilyJob families are a group of job titles grouped together because of the similar functions they perform. Only positions that have been reviewed as part of the Classification and Market Study initiative are assigned to a job family.
FLSA StatusIndicates whether the position is exempt (salaried) or non-exempt (hourly) under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Visit the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Policy for more information.
EEO - Job Group (English (US))EEO job groups are defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and are required for compliance reporting purposes. EEO job codes group together positions with similar skills sets.
Position Description ExampleExamples of good position descriptions for the job title that are available for reference.