University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$43,805.00 - $70,075.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Special Events Coordinator Senior |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54966 |
| Working Title | Special Event Manager |
| Department Name | 3DH41:Aux Services - University Events |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 44 |
| Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 4 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds, sitting for long periods of time, walking across campus, climbing stairs, |
| Shift | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, additional hours may be needed to meet departmental needs |
| Job Summary | The University of Kentucky is seeking a Special Event Manager to serve as the operational lead for two of the University's signature programs: Commencement and the College Business Management Institute (CBMI) Conference. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale events and conferences, managing logistics, stakeholder communications, vendor relationships, registration processes, and on-site operations. The manager collaborates with university departments, external partners, and event committees to ensure seamless event experiences for students, faculty, staff, and conference attendees. In addition, the position supports university-wide event and reservation management, develops and maintains operational procedures and documentation, oversees special projects, and contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver exceptional event experiences in a fast-paced environment. What You Will Do
What You Will Bring
What Is In It for You
You will join at an exciting time when your leadership, creativity, and operational expertise will have a direct and lasting impact on some of the University's most important events. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event management, conference services, or a related role, ideally within a higher education or similar setting. |
| Deadline to Apply | 07/13/2026 |
| Our University Community | 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your experience in conference coordination, project management, and event and reservation management.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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Job ID: 84949486
