BA

6 months

None

Sitting for long periods of time.

Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm

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

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.

Microsoft Suite products, Canva or Adobe Illustrator, CRM platforms

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

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.