Program Manager Senior
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 24, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Program Manager Senior
Requisition Number
RE45025
Working Title
Department Name
81310:CEDIK
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Job Summary
The Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky ( CEDIK) seeks a highly qualified individual to join our leadership team as a Program Manager Senior. CEDIK is a unit in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment with faculty and staff in several academic departments. CEDIK works closely with Cooperative Extension and with community organizations on projects that foster community and economic development in the state. CEDIK's scope of work covers the land grant mission of the University; research, extension, and instruction. CEDIK's extension programming is supported through competitive grant funding as well as contracts awarded by organizations and communities within Kentucky. This individual would be responsible for leading CEDIK's Community Design efforts including facilitating community input sessions, applying community design best practices, creating tools and resources to encourage communities to guide themselves through visioning and planning. The successful applicant will create and deliver training to Cooperative Extension agents, local elected officials, planners and other stakeholders.
In addition, this individual will provide support to two grant-funded projects designed to support CEDIK's Environmental Justice and Brownfields Technical Assistance programs designed to build vibrant, healthy places.
Education/experience: a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or a related field is required. The selected candidate is expected to have at least 4 years of relevant experience integrating community design and community engagement principles.
MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint experience required. Program delivery, program development, and writing experience preferred.
Must be organized, able to prioritize work, and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Must work well as a team player, and perform well under deadlines.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, InDesign
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's Degree
Deadline to Apply
05/06/2024
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 backgrounds, 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 background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Program Manager Senior
Requisition Number
RE45025
Working Title
Department Name
81310:CEDIK
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Job Summary
The Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky ( CEDIK) seeks a highly qualified individual to join our leadership team as a Program Manager Senior. CEDIK is a unit in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment with faculty and staff in several academic departments. CEDIK works closely with Cooperative Extension and with community organizations on projects that foster community and economic development in the state. CEDIK's scope of work covers the land grant mission of the University; research, extension, and instruction. CEDIK's extension programming is supported through competitive grant funding as well as contracts awarded by organizations and communities within Kentucky. This individual would be responsible for leading CEDIK's Community Design efforts including facilitating community input sessions, applying community design best practices, creating tools and resources to encourage communities to guide themselves through visioning and planning. The successful applicant will create and deliver training to Cooperative Extension agents, local elected officials, planners and other stakeholders.
In addition, this individual will provide support to two grant-funded projects designed to support CEDIK's Environmental Justice and Brownfields Technical Assistance programs designed to build vibrant, healthy places.
Education/experience: a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or a related field is required. The selected candidate is expected to have at least 4 years of relevant experience integrating community design and community engagement principles.
MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint experience required. Program delivery, program development, and writing experience preferred.
Must be organized, able to prioritize work, and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Must work well as a team player, and perform well under deadlines.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, InDesign
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's Degree
Deadline to Apply
05/06/2024
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 backgrounds, 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 background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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