Manager of External Event Operations

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:Event ManagementDepartment's Website:https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ihImu88OQ&t=9sSummary of Job Duties:The Manager of External Event Operations reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director of Event Management. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with event clients, ensuring operational excellence throughout the planning and execution process, and collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance the department's event portfolio.The Manager of External Event Operations will serve as the primary point of contact for external event inquiries and manage booking logistics including contracts, scheduling, and facility use agreements. The position will manage the department's master calendar via Teamworks.The Manager of External Event Operations will also assist with special projects within Event Management and Facility Operations including assisting with planning, supervising, and staging major athletic events, if necessary, and ancillary special events held within Arkansas Athletics Facilities as requested by supervisor and/or the Deputy Athletic Director.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher learningAt least three years of experience in event management, facility operations, or hospitality/event sales, venue booking/scheduling preferably in a collegiate or professional sports settingMust 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 using TeamworksExperience with A/V, Scoreboards, Sounds Systems, ticket scanners, magnetometers, wireless technology, concert staging and equipmentKnowledge, 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 campusStrong 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:Salary Information:$55,202Required Documents to Apply:ResumeOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Information:Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator - Athletics, [email protected] application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Special Instructions to Applicants:Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.