Program Coordinator I

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Program Coordinator I
Requisition Number RE44387
Working Title Program Coordinator – Environmental Justice Educator
Department Name 81310:CEDIK
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 42
Salary Range $17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

MA
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Required Related Experience

1 yr
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 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary
The Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) seeks a highly qualified individual to join our leadership team as a Program Coordinator. CEDIK is a unit in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment with faculty and staff in several academic departments; however, this position will be focused on economic development. 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 coordinating two projects funded by the Environmental Protection Agency designed to provide technical assistance to support environmental justice education and programming and building vibrant, healthy places. This individual will facilitate community input sessions, educate the community on planning process, prepare reports, presentations, and any other artifacts needed to support community programming. In addition, this individual will provide support to CEDIK’s Brownfield technical assistance program.
Education/experience: a Bachelors’ Degree in public health, community development, or a related field is required. Individual is expected to have at least 2 years of experience facilitating community conversations and/or leading outreach programs.
KSAs: 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
Coordinates established processes to ensure that programs are carried out as designed.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 04/03/2024
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.

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