Assistant AD or Sr. Director for Bookings & External Event Management

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Summary of Job Duties: The Assistant Athletics Director or Senior Director for Bookings & External Event Management reports to the Associate Athletics Director for Event Management and provides strategic leadership for the planning, development, booking, and execution of external events hosted within University of Arkansas Athletics facilities. Bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher learning At least 4 to 5 years of experience in event management, facility operations, or hospitality/event sales, venue booking/scheduling preferably in multipurpose venues, arenas, stadiums or conventions centers At least 1 year of supervisory experience Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed for ticket initiatives and/or support booked events as the on-site manager and primary point of contact Bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher learning At least 3 years of experience in event management, facility operations, or hospitality/event sales, venue booking/scheduling preferably in multipurpose venues, arenas, stadiums or conventions centers At least 1 year of supervisory experience Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed for ticket initiatives and/or support booked events as the on-site manager and primary point of contact Knowledge of university policies, NCAA regulations, and Title IX implications related to third-party events on campus Experience using Teamworks Strong customer service skills Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret, develop and maintain operational, budgets Ability to analyze financial records and prepare reports Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for events