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STEPS Smart Campus Project Coordinator, Digital Media and Technology

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Temporary

💰 $17 - $25 per Hour

💻 Project Management

🗓️ November 19th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a STEPS Smart Campus Project Coordinator, Digital Media and Technology. This role coordinates students and staff to organize major iPad-promoting events and manages daily social media content while ensuring compliance with ADA and university guidelines. The coordinator also optimizes iPad initiatives, assists with troubleshooting, and leads additional projects to enhance university outreach and effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Coordinate major iPad events including yearly deployments and Tech Takeover.
  • Create and manage content for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
  • Ensure content meets ADA, UK PR, and other compliance guidelines.
  • Improve workflows and assist with unique iPad troubleshooting.
  • Plan iPad workshops and produce 'Tips & Tricks' videos.
  • Support and lead various projects for Smart Campus and other university initiatives.
  • Required skills include communication, organization, project management, and proficiency in graphic design, video editing, IT, social media, and leadership.
  • Salary range: $17.00-$25.00 per hour.
  • Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds, stand for long periods, and walk to multiple locations.
  • Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree; no related experience or certifications required.

STEPS Smart Campus Project Coordinator, Digital Media and Technology Full Description

STEPS Smart Campus Project Coordinator, Digital Media and Technology
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | STEPS Smart Campus Project Coordinator, Digital Media and Technology
Requisition Number  | TE09123
Department Name  | 3DH00:Auxiliary Services Administration
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Salary Range  | $17.00-$25.00/hour
Type of Position  | Temporary
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | BA
Required Related Experience  | None
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds, stand for long periods, ability to walk to various locations in a timely manner.
Shift  | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; Nights and Weekends as needed
Job Summary  | The STEPS Smart Campus Project Coordinator will work closely with the Smart Campus iPad initiative and Smart Campus content creation.

As directed by Smart Campus leadership, the individual in this role will coordinate students and other staff members to put together major iPad-promoting events, namely the yearly iPad deployment event, Tech Takeover, monthly Bowman’s Friends podcast episodes, daily social media content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other recurring projects while also ensuring they meet ADA, UK PR, and other guidelines/strategies.

They will also coordinate frequent iPad initiative optimization, including improving workflows, assist with unique iPad troubleshooting, plan iPad workshops and ‘Tips & Tricks’ videos.

The STEPS Smart Campus Project Coordinator will also assist in and lead various projects for Smart Campus and other University of Kentucky initiatives to improve their reach and effectiveness.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | The individual should have excellent communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to follow department procedures/policies and to work independently and among peers. Individuals with graphical design, video editing, IT, Social Media, and leadership abilities will excel in this position.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | BA
Deadline to Apply  | 12/01/2025
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.

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 (*).
  1. * Please briefly describe you experience in coordinating, managing and/or facilitating events. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * This position works with content creation. What has been your experience in creating content for brands, companies, organizations, etc.? 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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