Associate Director of Operations and Special Events

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Operations and Special Events is a key administrative leader within the Office of the Chancellor, responsible for managing daily operations, coordinating travel, processing invoices and Purchase Card (P-Card) transactions, and coordinating special events that advance the university's mission and strategic objectives. This role ensures operational efficiency, fosters effective communication, and orchestrates events that enhance the university's profile and community engagement. The Director collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives and maintain the effective functioning of the Chancellor's Office. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Event Management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least three years of progressive experience in administrative operations, scheduling, financial transaction processing, and event planning, preferably within a higher education setting.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex schedules, processing financial transactions, and leading administrative teams.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Event Management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least five years of progressive experience in administrative operations, scheduling, financial transaction processing, and event planning, preferably within a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations within the Office of the Chancellor.
• Coordinating travel for the Chancellor's Office.
• Processing invoices and Purchase Card (P-Card) transactions.
• Coordinating special events that advance the university's mission and strategic objectives.
• Ensuring operational efficiency.
• Fostering effective communication.
• Orchestrating events that enhance the university's profile and community engagement.
• Collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives.
• Maintaining the effective functioning of the Chancellor's Office.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance.
• University contributions to dental insurance.
• University contributions to life insurance.
• University contributions to disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level