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University of Kentucky

Events Management Operations Coordinator

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $70K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 28th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Events Management Operations Coordinator. The coordinator manages a large volume of campus events using Event Management Software, oversees daily reservation processes, collaborates with clients and campus partners on event approvals, and ensures events run safely and successfully while maintaining policy management and effective communication within the University Events Office.

Highlights
  • Manage large volume of campus event reservations and approvals daily
  • Utilize Event Management Software and Microsoft Office suite
  • Provide customer service to event patrons and coordinate with clients and campus stakeholders
  • Oversee policy management and maintain knowledge of University Events Office functions
  • Salary range of $43,805-70,075 per year
  • Requires a Master’s degree or Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience
  • At least 1 year of related experience required
  • No supervisory responsibilities
  • Work schedule generally Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends
  • Position in the Auxiliary Services - University Events department

Events Management Operations Coordinator Full Description

Events Management Operations Coordinator
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  | 08/08/2025

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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