Associate Director Of Events & Guest Services

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, USA
Base: $67,909; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field
Four years of event management experience
Two years experience with ems or mazévo systems
The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations.
  • This role is an integral member of the Union's leadership team responsible for ensuring exceptional service delivery across reservations, event coordination, and production services.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations.

Salary

Base: $67,909; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, retirement contributions 5-10%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field
  • Four years of event management experience
  • Two years experience with EMS or Mazévo systems
  • Two years of staff supervision experience
  • Knowledge of risk management and emergency procedures

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
  • Ability to work nights and weekends as needed

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4 years progressively responsible experience
  • 2 years event/reservations system 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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