Travel Training & Events Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Kentucky Transportation Center seeks a Conference Coordinator to manage training events across Kentucky, develop schedules, secure instructors and venues, and finalize contracts with UK Purchasing. Frequent travel and strong customer service are required.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, preparing materials, handling registrations and payments, and coordinating online and in-person courses.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating meetings, conferences, or similar events.
• Ability to develop training schedules and coordinate instructors and venues.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of training events across the state, including travel.
• Coordinate equipment setup, materials, and venue arrangements.
• Handle registrations, payments, and customer service.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to finalize contracts and communicate with instructors and participants.
• Support administrative tasks and expense processing as needed.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication

Customer service

Administrative tasks

Travel coordination

Job description

The University of Kentucky's Kentucky Transportation Center seeks a Conference Coordinator to manage training events across Kentucky, develop schedules, secure instructors and venues, and finalize contracts with UK Purchasing. Frequent travel and strong customer service are required.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, preparing materials, handling registrations and payments, and coordinating online and in-person courses.