Associate Director Of Events & Guest Services

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, USA
Base: $67,909; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Not specified (likely on-site due to the nature of the role)
Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field
Four years event management experience
Two years staff supervision experience
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to oversee events and guest operations at the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have a background in hospitality or event management, along with staff supervision experience, and will be responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery

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 service team to ensure high-quality experiences reflecting the university's mission.
  • The University 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 oversee events and guest operations at the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have a background in hospitality or event management, along with staff supervision experience, and will be responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in higher education
  • University or student union setting experience
  • Hands-on AV and 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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