Associate Director Of Events & Guest Services

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
$67,909 (commensurate with education + experience)...
On-site
Strategic leadership for events
Operational oversight for guest services
Budget and billing management
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to oversee operations and event coordination within the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and student union operations, with a focus on delivering excellent service in a vibrant campus environment

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
  • This role oversees budget and billing for Event and Guest Services units and the daily operations of a large, high-volume service team, acting as a key member of the Union’s leadership team.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package.

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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Associate Director of Events & Guest Services to oversee operations and event coordination within the Arkansas Union. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and student union operations, with a focus on delivering excellent service in a vibrant campus environment.

Salary

$67,909 (Commensurate with education and experience); Not specified; 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 for guest services
  • Budget and billing management
  • Supervision of professional and student staff
  • Collaboration with campus partners

Nice-to-have

  • Fostering a welcoming climate
  • Nurturing creativity and discovery
  • Promoting a healthy work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • At least four years of experience in event management
  • At least two years of experience with event/reservations management systems
  • At least two years of staff supervision experience

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

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