Associate Director Of Events & Guest Services

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, USA
Base: $67,909; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Not specified (likely requires on-site presence)
Bachelor's degree in related field
Four years event management experience
Two years reservations system experience
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for events and guest-facing operations at the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management and staff supervision, contributing to high-quality service delivery in a vibrant university setting

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations.
  • This role oversees budget and billing while managing a large, high-volume service team including professional staff and student employees.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for events and guest-facing operations at the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management and staff supervision, contributing to high-quality service delivery in a vibrant university setting.

Salary

Base: $67,909; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance; tuition waivers; 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Four years event management experience
  • Two years reservations system experience
  • Two years staff supervision experience
  • Risk management knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree preferred
  • University or student union setting experience
  • AV/production services hands-on experience
  • Customer service training background
  • Large-scale event operations knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4+ years progressively responsible experience
  • 2+ years EMS/Mazévo/25Live experience
  • 2+ years staff supervision experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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