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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
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 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
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
User Experience Designer000510

Designs, develops and documents the interaction and design patterns, user interface, and information architecture used across KU's websites and applications. Acts as the user-advocate during the design and development process, subjecting early-stage designs to usability testing or review, and offering user-centered implementation suggestions. High school diploma/GED and four years of relevant experience or an associate's degree and two years of relevant expereince or a bachelor's degree.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Public Affairs
Photographer000508

Photographs and edits images of student, faculty, staff, and events to be used for informational or promotional marketing initiatives and news releases. Associate¿s or higher degree in photography or relevant field, plus minimum of 3 years of related experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A08 $36,710 $55,065 Public Affairs
Video Producer000512

Writes, produces, budgets, and manages legal clearances of video projects for informational or promotional marketing initiatives and news releases. Associate¿s or higher degree in relevant field, plus minimum of 5 years of related experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Public Affairs
Account Manager000484

Serves as the primary liaison between Marketing Communications and university units. Leads the day-to-day account management, marketing strategy, campaign planning, and business development for their respective campus clients. Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, advertising, communications, business, marketing, or relevant field, plus minimum of 3 years of related experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A08 $36,710 $55,065 Public Affairs
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
Membership/Donor Director000506

Directs all aspects of membership, alumni, or donor programs within university units. Creates, develops, plans, writes, and/or edits various outreach communications and/or arranges events that may be instructional or promotional in nature to solicit and maintain membership or alumni relations for solicitation of revenue. Oversees maintenance of membership, donor, or alumni records. Coordinates fundraising activities; maintains board relations; develops press releases and serves as liaison with KUEA and/or KUAA, as well as KU Public Affairs. Supervises staff. Master's degree, plus minimum of one year experience in event planning and/or or marketing. Degree equivalency may occur in some disciplines.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A10 $47,493 $71,240 Public Affairs
Marketing Strategist000724

department. Collaborates with the market strategy team and/or other members of the department to develop objectives, goals and delivery of campaigns and marketing initiatives. Analyzes the performance and effectiveness of campaigns, and creates summary reports of marketing initiatives. Develops or supports the development of creative materials. Conducts research on industry trends. Bachelor¿s degree in journalism, advertising, graphic design, communications, or relevant field and 3 years of related experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 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.