Associate Director Of Events & Guest Services

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, USA
Base: $67,909; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field
Four years of event management experience
Two years of staff supervision experience
The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations.
  • This role is responsible for managing budgets, billing, and the daily operations of a large service team within one of the most active buildings on campus.
  • The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Arkansas Union events and guest-facing operations.

Salary

Base: $67,909; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability, tuition waivers, retirement contributions

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
  • Experience in university student union setting
  • 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 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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