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, responsible for strategic leadership and operational oversight of events and guest services at the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in event management and staff supervision, with a focus on delivering exceptional service. **

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations.
  • This role oversees budget, billing, and a large service team while ensuring high-quality experiences that reflect the mission of the Division of Student Affairs.
  • The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, immediate leave accrual, 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, responsible for strategic leadership and operational oversight of events and guest services at the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in event management and staff supervision, with a focus on delivering exceptional service. **

Salary

Base: $67,909; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability, tuition waivers, retirement 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
  • University or student union setting experience
  • 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 supervision experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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