Exec Dir, Strategic Initiatives & Ops

University of Kentucky

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

Job Title:

Exec Dir, Strategic Initiatives & Ops

Requisition Number: RE55368

Working Title:

Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives & Operations

Department Name: 8K000:

College of Law

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 52

Salary Range: $,262/year

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Required

Education:

JD

Required Related

Experience:

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification:
None

Physical Requirements:

sitting for long periods of time; some standing and walking; lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm;
Some evenings and weekends

Help Shape the Future of a Leading Law School

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives & Operations to serve as a key partner to the Dean of the Rosenberg College of Law
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This senior leadership role provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership in support of the college’s mission and long-term goals. Working closely with faculty, staff, university leadership, alumni, donors, and community partners, the Executive Director helps translate strategic priorities into meaningful action while strengthening the college’s reputation, effectiveness, and impact.

• Partner with the Dean to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic priorities and initiatives
• Provide leadership and oversight for college operations, administration, and organizational planning
• Lead cross-functional projects that support academic excellence, student success, research, and institutional growth
• Develop and coordinate communication strategies that advance the college’s mission and visibility
• Serve as a representative of the Dean and college in university, professional, and community settings
• Support engagement with alumni, donors, legal professionals, government leaders, and community stakeholders
• Collaborate on budget planning, resource allocation, and long-range operational strategies
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Experience leading strategic initiatives and complex organizational operations
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Sound judgment, discretion, and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience managing organizational change and advancing institutional priorities
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• 6 years of related experience

• Meaningful impact:
  Help guide the strategic direction and growth of the Rosenberg College of Law
• Executive leadership opportunity:
  Work closely with the Dean on high-priority initiatives and institutional decisions
• Broad influence:
  Engage with faculty, students, alumni, donors, legal professionals, and university leaders
• Dynamic work:
  Blend strategy, operations, communications, and external engagement responsibilities
• Collaborative environment:
  Partner with stakeholders across the university and legal community
• UK’s Exceptional Benefits

The legal profession and higher education landscape continue to evolve, creating new opportunities and challenges for law schools. As the Rosenberg College of Law advances its strategic vision, strong leadership and operational coordination are essential to turning ambitious goals into measurable outcomes.

In this role, you’ll help guide key initiatives, strengthen external partnerships, enhance organizational effectiveness, and support the college’s continued growth and reputation. Your leadership will contribute directly to the success of the college, its students, and the communities it serves.

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