Associate Director Of Events & Guest Services

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Base: $67,909; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Event management
Guest services
Budget oversight
The Associate Director of Events & Guest Services provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for all Arkansas Union events and guest‑facing operations

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director of Events & Guest Services provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for all Arkansas Union events and guest‑facing operations.
  • This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional service delivery across reservations, event coordination, event setup, production services, and guest relations for one of the most active buildings on campus.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with a comprehensive benefits package.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director of Events & Guest Services provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for all Arkansas Union events and guest‑facing operations.

Salary

Base: $67,909; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • event management
  • guest services
  • budget oversight
  • staff supervision
  • risk management best practices

Nice-to-have

  • university setting experience
  • AV/production services
  • customer service training
  • large-scale event operations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • At least four years of experience
  • At least two years in event/reservations management systems
  • At least two years of staff supervision

Work Rights

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

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