Job Title Table

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.

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.

Serves as in-house expert on congressional issues and processes. Establishes and maintains relationships with key congressional lawmakers, staff and federal agency personnel. Educates campus-based researchers about federal grant opportunities and broader initiatives. Establishes and maintains a comprehensive knowledge of research expertise at KU. Increases the visibility of KU at the federal level by identifying opportunities for campus researchers to testify before Congress, serve as federal agency advisors or as panel members. Advises the Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs and Vice Chancellor for Research on federal government related matters and research opportunities. May supervise staff. Based in Washington, DC. Bachelor¿s degree and 10 years of experience working in a federal or state government senior staff position.

Works with writers to improve copy and deliver consistent and effective messaging. Manages editorial standards across news releases and marketing and advertising materials. Ensures stylistic consistency in copy Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, advertising, communications, business, marketing, or relevant field, plus minimum of 4 years of related experience.

Develops and executes the strategic unit event plan. Coordinates all aspects of events within the university unit to facilitate effective presentation of programs or events. Performs public relations, hospitality, and project management for unit events. Coordinates with others the production of materials and resources for program presentation. Manages unit event budget(s) and may negotiate contracts with vendors for events. May supervise staff and/or volunteers. Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, education or relevant field, plus minimum of 3 years of related experience.

Coordinate logistical arrangements for unit board, committee meetings, and/or lectures. Produces materials and resources for presentation. Maintain event attendee and/or budget records using approved university vendors. Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, education or relevant field, plus minimum of 1 years of related experience.

Coordinates representation of the University of Kansas by maintaining a working knowledge of the Lawrence, KUMC, Edwards and Wichita campuses, meeting with campus researchers on a regular basis, and contacting federal officials. Manages and monitors the appropriations process by developing and updating internal documents, coordinating required meetings, and providing supporting documents. Coordinates appointments for KU representatives with elected officials and staff, agencies, and the executive branch. Researches funding and policy opportunities for KU. Acts as liaison to officials on inquiries regarding general information about institutions, policies, programs, and admissions information. Coordinates visits by officials to KU. Monitors hearings and events, and prepares summaries of agency and legislative or congressional actions for internal review by relevant director, associate director and Chancellor's senior staff. Manages relevant government relations online presence and external communications including website maintenance, legislative reports, news feeds, and conference print materials. Prepares relevant disclosure reports for KU. Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience.

Designs the university's or unit’s institutional branding, advertising, print, and digital materials, while maintaining identity compliance. Provides services in the form of design layout and production, photo selection /editing, and branding/identity development.  Provides this service for print and digital marketing, social media campaigns and/or educational programs that promote the professional programs and events offered by a KU unit.  Designs and produces both online and print publications and materials. Communicates with the KU community and the public through various media platforms. May supervise staff and/or free-lance designers.Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, or relevant field, and 1 year of related experience or an associate’s degree and 3 years of related experience.

Manages and oversee alumni, donor, membership development and/or relations, including cultivation and advancement of financial contributions to sustain university programs. Oversees direct mail solicitation, telemarketing, alumni / volunteer coordination, and database management. Ensures that other unites have the resources they need to facilitate the alumni, donor, and/or membership process. May manage all aspects of donations/fundraising with the goal of maintaining current funding sources and developing new revenue sources, including financial reports for fundraising efforts. Broadens and deepens relationships with new and existing donors. Identifies and attracts stakeholders, press coverage, broad-based audiences, and contributed income. May supervise staff. Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business, or a relevant field, plus minimum of one year of related professional experience.