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Communications Operations Manager/Events/COM

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $47K - $78K

💻 Communications

🗓️ July 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Communications Operations Manager/Events/COM. The role involves collaborating with college and university partners to support the College of Medicine's mission through project management and event activation under the supervision of the senior director of communications.

Highlights
  • Manage communications operations and event coordination within the College of Medicine.
  • Work closely with college and university partners to implement projects and activate events.
  • Requires proficiency in project management and event planning.
  • Salary range is $47,278 to $78,000 per year.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
  • No supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
  • Physical requirements include sitting for long periods and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Position is full-time staff within the COM Operations department.
  • Supports the mission of the College of Medicine and its communications team.

Communications Operations Manager/Events/COM Full Description

Communications Operations Manager/Events/COM
Job Title  | Communications Operations Manager/Events/COM
Requisition Number  | RE50994
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 7H0OP: COM Operations
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 45
Salary Range  | $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, moving objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift  | Monday through Friday; 9:00am – 5:oopm

Job Summary  | As an integral member of the College of Medicine Communications Team and functions under the general supervision of the senior director of communications. The position will work in cooperation with appropriate college and university partners to support the mission College of Medicine through project management and event activation.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | Bachelor’s degree preferred
Deadline to Apply  | 07/29/2025

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.

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