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STEPS Smart Campus Facility Coordinator

University of Kentucky
locationFayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/3/2025
Project Management / Professional Services
Full Time

Job Title
STEPS Smart Campus Facility Coordinator


Requisition Number
TE08912


Department Name
3DH00:Auxiliary Services Administration


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$19.00/hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

High School/GED



Required Related Experience

None



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds, stand for long periods, ability to walk to various locations in a timely manner.



Shift

7:30AM – 12AM, Sunday through Saturday. 40 hours/week to meet departmental needs



Job Summary

The STEPS Smart Campus Facility Coordinator is a vital point of contact and operations lead for The Cornerstone, the University of Kentucky’s flagship innovation and esports facility.

Acting as both host and behind-the-scenes orchestrator, the Coordinator ensures a welcoming, safe, and efficient experience for all guests—from student groups and birthday parties to community programs and campus partners.

In addition to coordinating daily operations, the Facility Coordinator plays a hands-on role in staff administration, assisting with hiring, leading training sessions, organizing staff meetings or retreats, and providing day-to-day oversight of student and part-time employees.

This includes:
  • Scheduling
  • Performance support
  • Ensuring that team members are prepared to deliver exceptional service during events and open hours.


The Coordinator works closely with event organizers to confirm room layouts, staffing schedules, and technical setups, while also working with the Smart Campus team to oversee the facility.

The Coordinator performs regular walkthroughs to identify maintenance or safety needs, cleanliness, and communicates updates to vendors and campus leadership, and oversees light procurement and expense tracking.

Most importantly, the role thrives on proactive, people-centered communication to create an environment that supports vibrant student engagement and cross-campus collaboration.

Ideal candidates will be service-oriented, detail-driven, and enthusiastic about supporting a dynamic facility at the heart of UK’s Smart Campus mission.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The individual should have excellent communication, organization, and time management skills with the ability to follow department procedures/policies and to work independently. It is expected that the Facility Coordinator will maintain a regular work schedule.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science



Deadline to Apply
07/02/2025


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.

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.