Executive Communication Coordinator

Job Title
Executive Communication Coordinator

Requisition Number
RE55397

Working Title

Department Name
3R100:PR and Strategic Communications

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$19.56-31.29/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

6 months

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Job Summary

Help Tell the University’s Story Through Strategic Communications

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Executive Communications Coordinator to support executive messaging and strategic communications initiatives through content creation, digital communications, project coordination, and communications operations.

This role helps bring executive communications to life across multiple platforms by developing compelling content, maintaining digital resources, creating visual materials, and coordinating projects that support university leadership. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented communicator who enjoys managing multiple priorities while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Write and edit content for websites, newsletters, UKNow articles, and other communication platforms
• Conduct interviews and gather information from faculty, staff, subject matter experts, and external partners
• Create presentations, infographics, one-pagers, briefing materials, and other visual communication assets
• Maintain and update executive communications websites and digital properties
• Coordinate project timelines, workflows, and deliverables using tools such as Asana
• Assist with executive briefing materials, reports, meeting support, and special projects
• Support Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, and other communications platforms through content management and production activities
• Maintain communication resources, templates, archives, and documentation

What You’ll Bring

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience creating professional presentations and visual communications
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with digital content management, CRM platforms, or marketing technologies

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 months of related experience

What’s In It for You

• Meaningful impact: Help communicate the university’s priorities, initiatives, and accomplishments
• Creative variety: Work across writing, design, web content, and project coordination
• Professional growth: Build expertise in executive communications and strategic storytelling
• Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval
• Collaborative environment: Work with communicators, marketing professionals, and university leaders
• UK’s Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?
Effective communication plays an important role in helping the university connect with its many audiences and advance its mission. As strategic initiatives continue to grow in scope and visibility, this position helps ensure messages are delivered clearly, consistently, and through the right channels.

You’ll join a team that supports high-impact communications while gaining valuable experience in content development, digital engagement, and executive communications.

Writing Sample
For the Writing Sample, please submit a sample of an article or speech you’ve written.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Suite products, Canva or Adobe Illustrator, CRM platforms

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, english or related field

Deadline to Apply
08/14/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.