Base: $67,909; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Onsite
Event management
Guest services
Operational oversight
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to provide leadership and administrative direction for events and guest operations in the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and substantial experience in event management, with responsibilities including budget oversight and team leadership
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.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to provide leadership and administrative direction for events and guest operations in the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and substantial experience in event management, with responsibilities including budget oversight and team leadership.
Salary
Base: $67,909; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
event management
guest services
operational oversight
budget management
staff supervision
risk management best practices
Nice-to-have
strategic leadership
collaborative stakeholder engagement
transformational opportunities
healthy work-life balance
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher
At least four years of experience
At least two years of event/reservations management systems experience
At least two years of staff supervision experience
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States