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

Job Summary

Overview: 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

10/31/2026

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