Associate Director Of Events & Guest Services

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, USA
Base: $67,909; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field
Four years of event management experience
Two years of staff supervision experience
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to provide leadership and oversight for event coordination and guest services within the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management and staff supervision, with a focus on delivering exceptional service in a high-volume environment

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations.
  • This role is responsible for managing budgets, billing, and a large service team to ensure exceptional service delivery across reservations and event coordination.
  • 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 leadership and oversight for event coordination and guest services within the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management and staff supervision, with a focus on delivering exceptional service in a high-volume environment.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field
  • Four years of event management experience
  • Two years of staff supervision experience
  • Experience with EMS, Mazévo, or 25Live systems

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in higher education or project management
  • Experience in university or student union settings
  • Hands-on AV/production services knowledge
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4+ years progressively responsible 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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