Exec Dir, Strategic Initiatives & Ops in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

JD

6 yrs

None

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

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.

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.

What You’ll Do

Why Now?
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.

Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives and organizational change
Experience managing complex operations, budgets, and cross-functional teams
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
Significant senior leadership experience in higher education, legal education, professional schools, or complex mission-driven organizations

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.