Job Description

Department Name: 7P610:COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Job Summary:

As the Events Manager for the College of Public Health, you will play a central role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of both internal and external events. Your responsibilities will include:

• reviewing and processing building reservation requests
• facilitating pre-event meetings to align stakeholders on objectives
• maintaining event spaces
• managing event logistics

Additionally, you will:

• act as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff regarding event needs
• finalize event details
• manage menu selection
• coordinate event committee assignments

Collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders is essential to ensure events align with organizational goals and meet stakeholder needs.

You will also:

• oversee the inventory and organization of event-related items
• coordinate event-related creative services
• monitor event expenses
• additional duties as assigned by the supervisor may include:
  • managing event purchases,
  • handling department inquiries
  • updating the events website

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and administrative skills are necessary. The aptitude to initiate and follow through on work responsibilities and to meet deadlines with a minimum level of supervision is a must. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds is required.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

BA

Required Related Experience:

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None

Preferred Education/Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a related activity is required. Significant events management experience, preferably in a professional hospitality setting, strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software.

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

About University of Kentucky

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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