Major Campus Programming Student Event Manager

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Major Campus Programming Student Event Manager in Lexington, KY. Working under the guidance of the Major Campus Programming Coordinator, Senior Specialist, and/or Associate Director, you will help execute semesterly campus events hosted by the Office of Student Organizations & Activities.

Events include SOA Cinema Series, Bingo, Trivia, Game Watches, tabling events, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at UK as an undergraduate student.
• Involvement in UK campus organizations (Registered Student Organization, Student Sponsored Organization, Club Sports, etc.), event management and execution, hospitality.
• Strong customer service and hospitality, engaging with guests at events, strong communication and logistical skills, effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing semesterly Major Campus Programming events.
• Set-up, check-in of attendees, and event clean-up; minimum shifts per semester.
• Engage with guests, discuss involvement opportunities with students and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong customer service

Hospitality

Communication

Logistical skills

Time management

Education

Currently enrolled at UK as an Undergrad

Job description

Major Campus Programming Student Event Manager

Job Title Major Campus Programming Student Event Manager

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU15081

Department Name

Department Name 1B430:Student Organizations and Activities

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range $12.00/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Student

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Part-Time

Required Education

Currently enrolled at UK as an Undergrad

Required Related Experience

Involvement in UK campus organizations (Registered Student Organization, Student Sponsored Organization, Club Sports, etc.), event management and execution, hospitality

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time

Shift

Mon-Fri 4p-after, some weekends; 5-10 hours/week

Job Summary

The MCP Student Event Manager, at the guidance of the Major Campus Programming Coordinator, Senior Specialist, and/or Associate Director, will assist in executing semesterly Major Campus Programming events hosted by the Office of Student Organizations & Activities. Events include: SOA Cinema Series, Bingo, Trivia, Game Watches, tabling events, and other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• This position includes various tasks relating to in-person event management and execution including event set-up, check-in of attendees, event clean-up. This position is also subject to a minimum number of shifts per semester.
• Facilitation/hosting of events, engaging with guests, discussing involvement opportunities with students, and other duties as assigned. Candidates considered should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to actively engage with students, peers, or staff at events.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong customer service and hospitality, engaging with guests at events, strong communication and logistical skills, effective time management

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Currently enrolled at UK as an Undergrad; Involvement in UK campus organizations (Registered Student Organization, Student Sponsored Organization, Club Sports, etc.), event management and execution, hospitality

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/31/2026

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.

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 (*).

• * This position works with large scale events and programming. What has been your experience helping to plan and manage events?

  (Open Ended Question)

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  • Resume
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