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Job Title Student: Summer Conference Housing – Conference Coordinator Requisition Number SE04129 Department Name 3J5SE: Student Employment Work Location Lexington, KY On Campus/Off Campus On Campus Salary Range $18.50/hour, summer housing available Type of Position Student Position Time Status Full-Time Preferred Education/Experience Previous experience with Housing/Summer Conference Housing preferred. Hours per Week 25-40 hours/week, may include evenings and weekends.
Conference season runs from May to August. Job Summary You must be a current UK student to apply for this position.

Summer Conference Housing – Conference Coordinator Supports the community’s marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals by preparing resident lease files and related lease and other requirement documents, entering lease data into the property management software, preparing lease signing and move-in packages, and performing other administrative tasks.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 Summer Conference runs from May – August. 
 
 This role requires the availability to work nights and weekends. 
 
 Preference is given to current University of Kentucky students/employees.
 
 -Assist Summer Conference Housing Director with preparing contracts, room assignments and entering information into database system for Summer Conference Operations
 
 -Provide support and guidance to customers through the contract process, including but not limited to, on-site building tours, email communications and phone conversations
 
 -Communicate to conferences to ensure needs are met, if the Conference Director is not available
 
 -Provide on-call coverage
 
 -Communicate with the Conference Leads to ensure building readiness for each conference and assist Leads with any prep or ending stages for conferences Assist Conference Assistants with Iris Front Desk for conference changes, checkins or outs
 
 -Assist in other projects in the department as needed and other duties as identified for the Summer Conference Housing operations
 
 -Assist with supervision of Conference Assistants and Conference Leads
 

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Education:
In order to be eligible for the position, a candidate must:
1. Be a student at the University of Kentucky, in good academic standing.
2. Be in good disciplinary standing at the University of Kentucky.

Experience:
Experience in customer service within a detail-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:
May be required to walk long distances or sit for long periods of time. May be required to walk up and down stairs. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. May be required to perform physical activities in a housing facility environment. Ability to work effectively in stressful and high pressure situations. May be required to stay longer than shift on occasion.

Skills & Knowledge:
Candidates share the following qualities:
1. Excellent Customer Service
2. Communication & listening skills
3. Ability to make mature and responsible decisions
4. Appreciation for and ability to work with a diverse population
5. Desire to help others
6. Time management skills
7. Positive attitude
8. Work effectively with the conference team Deadline to Apply 03/31/2025 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.


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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. Anticipated Start Date 04/14/2025