Economic Engagement ManagerUniversity of Kentucky

BA

6 yrs

None

Standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs., sitting at computer for extended periods, repetitive motion, and job related travel

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

The Economic Development Manager provides strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of economic engagement initiatives within the Economic Development & Real Estate (ED&RE) team. This role oversees complex, cross-functional programs—including the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC), OneUK, Coldstream Research Campus initiatives, and the Office of Business Engagement—ensuring cohesive planning, execution, and alignment with institutional priorities. The manager directs communication strategy and stakeholder facing reporting, serving as managing editor for multiple ED&RE digital platforms and leading the development of high quality presentations, reports, and annual publications that communicate program impact.

In addition, the Economic Development Manager stewards key community and business partnerships, including full lifecycle management of the Cornerstone Community Innovation Partnership (CIP), coordinated partner engagement through OneUK, and data informed relationship development using Salesforce, Tableau, and related tools. The role also conducts benchmarking and policy research to inform ED&RE strategy and contributes to the development of institutional resources and best practices.

The position includes supervisory responsibilities and budget oversight, fostering a collaborative team environment and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. Success in this role requires strong strategic communication, advanced project and program management, stakeholder engagement, analytical capabilities, and cross-functional leadership.

Internal Employee Being Considered

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.