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Form of workProgram Manager Senior
Requisition Number:RE45025
Department Name:81310:CEDIK
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:46
Salary Range:$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:MA
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Required Related Experience:2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:None
Physical Requirements:Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time.
Shift:Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Job Summary:The Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) seeks a highly qualified individual to join our leadership team as a Program Manager Senior. CEDIK is a unit in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment with faculty and staff in several academic departments. CEDIK works closely with Cooperative Extension and with community organizations on projects that foster community and economic development in the state. CEDIK’s scope of work covers the land grant mission of the University; research, extension, and instruction. CEDIK’s extension programming is supported through competitive grant funding as well as contracts awarded by organizations and communities within Kentucky. This individual would be responsible for leading CEDIK’s Community Design efforts including facilitating community input sessions, applying community design best practices, creating tools and resources to encourage communities to guide themselves through visioning and planning. The successful applicant will create and deliver training to Cooperative Extension agents, local elected officials, planners and other stakeholders.
In addition, this individual will provide support to two grant-funded projects designed to support CEDIK’s Environmental Justice and Brownfields Technical Assistance programs designed to build vibrant, healthy places.
Education/experience: a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or a related field is required. The selected candidate is expected to have at least 4 years of relevant experience integrating community design and community engagement principles.
MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint experience required. Program delivery, program development, and writing experience preferred.
Must be organized, able to prioritize work, and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Must work well as a team player, and perform well under deadlines.
MS Windows, InDesign
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :Yes
Preferred Education/Experience:Master’s Degree
Deadline to Apply:05/06/2024
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
