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Project Manager I

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $70K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ January 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Project Manager I. This role reports directly to the Chief Accountability Officer and Audit Executive and assists Internal Audit Department Management in managing and organizing enterprise-wide, non-audit projects for senior leadership.

Highlights
  • Oversee and assist in managing enterprise-wide, non-audit projects for senior leadership.
  • Report directly to the Chief Accountability Officer and Audit Executive (CAOAE).
  • Position includes supervisory responsibilities.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Requires a Bachelor of Science degree; no prior experience required.
  • Salary ranges from $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
  • Full-time staff position, primarily weekdays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Position located within the Internal Audit Department.
  • Physical requirements include sitting for long periods, repetitive motion tasks, handling objects up to 20 pounds, standing, and walking.
  • University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a Tobacco & Drug Free campus environment.

Project Manager I Full Description

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Project Manager I
Requisition Number RE52724
Working Title
Department Name 1A000:Internal Audit
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

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; handling of light-weight objects up to 20 pounds, and some standing or walking.
Shift
Primarily days 8:00 am-5:00 pm but some evenings and weekends may be needed based on workload.
Job Summary
This position will report directly to the Chief Accountability Officer and Audit Executive (CAOAE) and will oversee assisting our Internal Audit Department Management in managing and organizing enterprise wide, non-audit projects for senior leadership.

Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 01/12/2026
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 or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

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. * In your opinion what are three important traits required to effectively support a team; please elaborate.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint).
    • None
    • Basic
    • Average
    • Proficient
    • Expert
  3. * Describe how your previous work experience relates to planning for meetings and/or events.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

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