Department Name: 3R000:VP University RelationsJob Summary: The University of Kentucky is actively seeking a Director of Government Relations. Responsibilities for this role will include the oversight and direction of the University's Government Relations Strategy for assigned areas (Higher education focusing on State and Land Grant engagement); planning, organizing and implementing strategies for short- and long-range government relations goals and objectives; monitoring and evaluating operational effectiveness; effecting changes required for improvement; serving as a key member of the UK Legislative Team; as well as supporting and assisting the President, the Cabinet, and the College Deans in their roles as liaisons to the Kentucky General