Careers

The Assistant Director of Strategic Communications is a full-time, unclassified position, with a reporting line to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs. The Office of Public Affairs reports to the Vice Chancellor of Communications and Public Affairs and works in concert with the offices of the Chancellor, the Provost, General Counsel, and other university units. This position assists with messaging and communications projects related to the university's public image and brand, administration priorities, crisis communications, and other matters involving the public's perceptions of KU.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!

About Lawrence, KS

The University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, a community of about 95,000. Only 35 miles west of Kansas City and 20 miles east of Topeka, you will never be far from barbecue, jazz, museum culture, and more. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene, and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence locals covet the numerous sports and recreational opportunities, local shops, and a wide range of locally-owned restaurants.