Facilities Liaison & Logistics Manager at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Facilities Liaison & Logistics Manager
Requisition Number	RE46153
Working Title
Department Name	8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	44
Salary Range	$21.06-33.69/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None.
Physical Requirements	Repetitive motion typical of desk work (sitting/bending/typing/twisting); prolonged exposure to computer screens/monitors; lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 75lbs; may have instances of prolonged standing; travel between sites and to/from events required.
Shift	Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and some evenings and weekends on an as needed basis.
Job Summary	The College of Social Work (CoSW) at University of Kentucky (UK) is seeking a Facilities Liaison & Logistics Manager. This position will be responsible for oversight of all facilities management at CoSW. This person will serve as the primary point of contact for all day-to-day requests and functions of all CoSW facilities. Duties include but are not limited to, liaising between CoSW administrators, UK Facilities, and external contractors/vendors. Oversight of all physical infrastructure for CoSW spaces; working in concert with other CoSW and UK offices to ensure appropriate work site and work station needs; maintaining current records and floor plans of college spaces, managing inventory/supply needs, etc. Events planning and logistics will also be a primary responsibility of this position. This includes coordination of operational aspects of all meetings, events and outings for CoSW employees, students, and alumni; performing negotiation of contracts and rate agreements with external parties offering services connected to CoSW meetings/events; providing on-site coordination for events and meetings and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Arranging travel for all CoSW constituents, as needed. The supervision component of this position will entail oversight of event and facility staff at the college. This will include workload monitoring, coaching, performance evaluations, interviewing/hire of new team members. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	07/09/2024
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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of event coordination and planning do you have?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * Which best represents your experience in facilities management?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
3. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

PI243206324

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