Major Campus Programming Student Event Manager

Posting Details

Job Title:

Major Campus Programming Student Event Manager

Requisition Number: DU15081

Department Name: 1B430:

Student Organizations and Activities

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $12.00/hour

Type of Position:
Student

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

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.

• 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.

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

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

10/31/2026

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