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

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. (Assistant Athletics Director) Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher learningAt 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 centersAt least 1 year of supervisory experienceMust 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 (Senior Director) Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher learningAt 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 centersAt least 1 year of supervisory experienceMust 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 contactPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business, Hospitality, or related fieldAt least 5 years of experience within a college or professional public assembly facility settingExperience in managing concerts and large shows/eventsExperience working with artist and show management as well as live event promotersExperience with AutoCad or similar layout creation softwareBroad knowledge and experience with all aspects of live event production including but not limited to staging, A/V, Ticketing and Event Management.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of facility rental agreements, insurance requirements, waivers, and risk mitigation strategies relevant to external event useKnowledge of the facility rental process from contracts through settlement and invoicing.Knowledge of university policies, NCAA regulations, and Title IX implications related to third-party events on campusExperience using TeamworksStrong customer service skillsExcellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to interpret, develop and maintain operational, budgetsAbility to analyze financial records and prepare reportsAbility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for eventsAdditional Information: Required Documents to Apply: The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.