Posting Details
Premium Services & Hospitality Coord
RE45432
Premium Services and Hospitality Coordinator
Posting Details
Premium Services & Hospitality Coord
RE45432
Premium Services and Hospitality Coordinator
12E00:UKAA - External Operations
Lexington, KY
40
$15.15-24.26/hour
Staff
Full-Time
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
No experience required.
None.
To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs; may involve physical tasks such as lifting and carrying during event setup and teardown.
Days, Evenings, and Weekends. The position requires attendance at various sporting and non-sporting events, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The Assistant Director of Hospitality oversees various aspects of game day operations, rental event logistics, and employee recruitment/marketing efforts within the University of Kentucky Athletics Department. This role involves managing premium and non-premium events, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Attend and oversee all home football games in premium spaces.
• Work at least 80% of UK basketball games in club areas.
• Assist in set up, staff check-in, in-game operations, and clean-up.
• Coordinate staffing training and address game day needs.
• Maintain communication with catering team and custodial staff.
• Co-manage the Memorial Club during events.
• Stock necessary supplies and coordinate catering.
• Coordinate staff for events such as Volleyball, Gymnastics, and
STUNT
.
• Conduct staff training and ensure effective communication with catering and custodial teams.
• Assist in event day logistics while adhering to university policies and regulations.
• Book, execute, and invoice for events across all facilities.
• Manage setup and tear-down initiatives and communicate with operations staff.
• Promote events on social media, book events in
EMS
, and assist with tours.
• Manage setup and breakdown for external events.
• Communicate facility issues and provide solutions.
• Coordinate with catering and other departments as needed.
• Book events in
EMS
and execute invoicing for non-premium rental events.
• Assist in recruiting potential employees and representing UK Athletics at recruitment events.
• Market event spaces to new clients, give tours, and attract new events.
• Contribute to social media posts and ideas.
• Support activities such as Freshman Orientations, bridal booth shows, and hospitality class tours.
Must be able to comply with all
SEC
, University and
NCAA
rules and regulations.
MS Windows, and Excel.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience preferred.
05/23/2024
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.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate your number of years of paid experience working in event planning.
* As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
* Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?
* Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
* Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
* If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A
(Open Ended Question)
* I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
* Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents
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