Program Manager Senior

Job Title
Program Manager Senior

Requisition Number
RE53378

Working Title
Program Coordinator, The Monument Workshop

Department Name
8K000:College of Law

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

General office work requirements, sitting for some periods of time at a desk, light lifting of office materials up to 20lbs

Shift

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Friday 10:00am-12pm (34 hrs / week)

Job Summary

The Monuments Workshop at the University of Kentucky [“Workshop”] seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with the ability to engage in strategic thinking and to manage interdisciplinary activities as Program Manager. The Program Manager for the Workshop will be responsible for daily operations and project management, which includes working with faculty and college business staff to ensure compliance with the policy requirements of external sponsors and the University of Kentucky. The Program Manager will also serve as the supervisor of record for student research assistants and assist legal and research staff with the organization and documentation of documents and communications related to Workshop sites and cases. Finally, the Program Manager will coordinate logistics for all Workshop events, including annual symposiums and biennial conferences.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Office 365, Project management software, legal case management software, such as Clio, preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters Degree is preferred. Experience in grant management and non-profit administration. Extensive project management experience preferred.

Driver’s License Preferred

Deadline to Apply
03/04/2026

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