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Posted August 09, 2026

Executive Communication Coordinator

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 286355394

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job Title Executive Communication Coordinator
Requisition Number RE55397
Working Title
Department Name 3R100:PR and Strategic Communications
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 43
Salary Range $19.56-31.29/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BA
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Required Related Experience
6 months
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary
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
  • Write and edit content for websites, newsletters, UKNow articles, and other communication platforms
  • Conduct interviews and gather information from faculty, staff, subject matter experts, and external partners
  • Create presentations, infographics, one-pagers, briefing materials, and other visual communication assets
  • Maintain and update executive communications websites and digital properties
  • Coordinate project timelines, workflows, and deliverables using tools such as Asana
  • Assist with executive briefing materials, reports, meeting support, and special projects
  • Support Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, and other communications platforms through content management and production activities
  • Maintain communication resources, templates, archives, and documentation


What You’ll Bring
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Experience creating professional presentations and visual communications
  • Strong organizational and project coordination abilities
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with digital content management, CRM platforms, or marketing technologies

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 6 months of related experience

What’s In It for You
  • Meaningful impact: Help communicate the university’s priorities, initiatives, and accomplishments
  • Creative variety: Work across writing, design, web content, and project coordination
  • Professional growth: Build expertise in executive communications and strategic storytelling
  • Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval
  • Collaborative environment: Work with communicators, marketing professionals, and university leaders
  • UK’s Exceptional Benefits

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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Suite products, Canva or Adobe Illustrator, CRM platforms
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, english or related field
Deadline to Apply 08/14/2026
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.

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.


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    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    Optional Documents
    1. Writing Sample




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