Associate Director Of Events & Guest Services

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Base: $67,909; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Onsite
Strategic leadership for events
Operational oversight of guest services
Budget and billing management
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to lead and manage operations at the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have a background in event management, hospitality, or related fields, with experience in staff supervision and event coordination. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

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 benefits package including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to lead and manage operations at the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have a background in event management, hospitality, or related fields, with experience in staff supervision and event coordination. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

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

  • Strategic leadership for events
  • Operational oversight of guest services
  • Budget and billing management
  • High-volume service team management
  • Collaboration with campus partners

Nice-to-have

  • Advance university mission and values
  • Foster a welcoming climate
  • Nurture creativity and discovery

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

Not specified

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