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STEPS UKI Marketing & Communications Manager

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $21 - $33 per Hour

💻 Marketing

🗓️ July 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a STEPS UKI Marketing & Communications Manager. The role involves executing a technology-focused communication and marketing plan for various UK Innovate sectors, including developing strategic messages, managing media strategies, maintaining digital platforms, organizing events, and overseeing budgets and partnerships to engage stakeholders effectively.

Highlights

  • Develop and promote strategic messaging for brand development within UK Innovate.
  • Establish and manage internal and external communication strategies.
  • Manage UK Innovate websites, digital media, and social media with regular updates.
  • Plan and execute events and conferences, including roadshows, to maximize engagement.
  • Collaborate with strategic partners on joint events.
  • Prepare and manage operational budgets and contracts for events and resources.
  • Required education: Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience.
  • Compensation range: $20.85 to $33.36 per hour.
  • Department: Office of Technology Commercialization, serving areas like Ecosystem, Health Care Innovation, R&D Partnerships, Technology Commercialization, and TRUST Hub.

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STEPS UKI Marketing & Communications Manager
Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | STEPS UKI Marketing & Communications Manager
Requisition Number  | TE08975
Department Name  | 40420:Office of Technology Commercialization
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Salary Range  | $20.85 to $33.36/hour
Type of Position  | Temporary
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | Bachelor’s degree
Required Related Experience  | 3 years
Required License/Registration/Certification  | n/a
Physical Requirements  | Sitting for long periods of time/repetitive motion related to computer work
Shift  | Monday – Friday 8a-5p
Job Summary  | UK Innovate is seeking a STEPS Marketing and Communications Manager. This position will execute a comprehensive and technology-intensive communication and marketing plan for UK Innovate areas (Ecosystem, Health Care Innovation, R&D Partnerships, Technology Commercialization and TRUST Hub).

Some responsibilities may include:Create a strategic message and content for brand development and promotion
Forecast and establish internal and external communication strategies to engage stakeholders Develop, initiate and manage overall media strategy -including customized, targeted electronic communications in support of strategic UK Innovate initiatives.
Manage and update UK Innovate websites, digital media and social media – including facilitation of regular review and updates.
Perform strategy, logistics and execution of all UK Innovate events and conferences to maximize stakeholder engagement, including roadshows (internal and around region)
Support collaborations with UK Innovate’s strategic partners on joint events
Preparing and managing event operational budget and resources, including preparing and executing contracts with vendors, speakers, and sponsors.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | n/a
Deadline to Apply  | 08/04/2025
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. * Describe a marketing or advertising project you were responsible for managing. What were the goals and did you accomplish these goals? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please describe a time when you had to coordinate, manage, and oversee logistics including event planning, publicity, and conference material preparation. 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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