Information Specialist Senior

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Information Specialist Senior
Requisition Number RE42868
Working Title
Department Name 8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 43
Salary Range $18.99-30.38/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
Sitting for long periods.
Shift
Monday – Friday;, and 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) enjoys a strong national reputation in selected, high-priority areas of research and technology transfer. KTC researchers are widely known for their subject matter expertise, group facilitation skills, effective communications, and project management skills.
The Information Specialist Senior manages the flow of KTC’s Technology Transfer department’s information to elected officials, local and state governments, stakeholders, partners and the public. This role is responsible for developing an annual marketing plan, press releases, planning promotions for conferences/exhibits, event photography, artwork, logos, graphics, and designing website pages, training materials and designing workshop handouts.
Interested applicants are required to attach three documents: a letter of interest (Cover Letter), a resume (Resume), and a writing sample/s that highlights your writing and communication skills (Specific Request 1), and (Specific Request 2) if additional space is helpful.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Programs including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016, Writing, Editing, Communication
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred Experience in managing marketing information. Experience in commutations with elected officials, local and state governments, stakeholders, partners and the public. Experience with developing marketing plans, press releases, planning promotions for conferences/exhibits, event photography, artwork, logos, graphics, and designing website pages, training materials and designing workshop handouts. Technical experience in Adobe Creative Cloud Programs including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016, Writing, Editing, Communication. Driver’s license preferred.
Deadline to Apply 02/08/2024
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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