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Events Management Operations Coordinator

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $70K

💻 Operations

🗓️ April 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Events Management Operations Coordinator. The position involves processing a large volume of events using Event Management Software, ensuring excellent customer experiences, managing daily reservations, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders for event approvals. Additionally, the role requires assisting patrons in submitting event requests and maintaining policy communication and management.

Highlights

  • Manage event reservations and processes.
  • Utilize Event Management Software.
  • Offer customer service for event requests.
  • Involvement in policy management and communication.
  • Requires MA degree and 1 year of experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft suite.
  • Preferred reservation software experience.
  • Salary range: $43,805-$70,075 per year.

Events Management Operations Coordinator Full Description


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Events Management Operations Coordinator
Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Events Management Operations Coordinator
Requisition Number  | RE50119
Working Title  | University Events 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  | MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking for long periods of time.
Shift  | Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Occasionally work evening and weekend
Job Summary  | The Event Manager processes a large volume of events annually utilizing Event Management Software. They ensure excellence in customer experience with hosting events on campus. The event manager manages reservations daily, working with clients, campus partners, and key stakeholders on event process and approvals. They also assist patrons in submitting requests for space and events on campus, providing customer service to patrons and ensure events are safe and successful. This position oversees policy management and communication and maintains a working knowledge of the essential function and responsibilities of the University Events Office.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Microsoft suite
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  |
Master’s and 1 year or Bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience.

Preferred reservation software experience
Deadline to Apply  | 05/13/2025
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Please describe a time when you experienced a difficult customer interaction but were unable to be flexible due to policies and procedures. What was the situation and how did you handle the interaction? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please describe how your previous work experience relates to this position. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * How many years of experience do you have using reservation software? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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