University of Kentucky
Technical Administrator I
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $47K - $78K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ November 13th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manages and optimizes the university's Event Management System (EMS)
- Oversees system configurations, troubleshooting, and database management
- Coordinates system updates and integrations
- Creates technical documentation and delivers training to staff
- Implements security measures in collaboration with IT and security teams
- Leads system-related projects and manages vendor relationships
- Ensures timely acquisition of necessary hardware and software
- Requires advanced technical skills and effective communication abilities
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience
- Salary range: $47,278 to $78,000 per year
Technical Administrator I Full Description
Requisition Number | RE52211
Working Title | EMS Adminstrator
Department Name | 3DH41:Aux Services - University Events
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 45
Salary Range | $47,278-78,000/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 | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | On occasion, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for long periods. Must also be able to sit for long periods.
Shift | Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with some required evening, night and weekend hours.
Job Summary | The EMS Administrator manages and optimizes the Event Management System (EMS) for the university, ensuring smooth operation, system integrations, and user support. Responsibilities include overseeing configurations, troubleshooting, database management, and coordinating system updates. The role also involves creating technical documentation, delivering training, and implementing security measures in collaboration with IT and security teams. Additionally, the EMS Administrator leads system-related projects, manages vendor relationships, and ensures timely acquisition of necessary hardware/software. The position requires strong technical skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | advanced technical skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 12/01/2025
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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.
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