Assistant Director of Events - School of Law

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Closing Date:

07/23/2025

Type of Position:

Conference and EventsNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

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. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Law Development

Summary of Job Duties:

The School of Law is seeking an energetic and skilled person to plan and execute signature events such as the Law Alumni Reunion, Scholarship Luncheon, Arkansas Law Review Symposium, and Commencement. The assistant director will create a strategic plan, including a budget, to advance relationships and assist with fundraising and friend-raising efforts in collaboration with the development team, communications director, registrar, student services team, and some student organizations. This position will manage the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) process and marketing materials when needed.

The assistant director of events is an integral member of the School of Law development and external relations team.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least one to three years project management experience or relevant equivalencies

• At least one to three years planning and executing events

Preferred requirements:

• At least one to two years graphic design experience

• Proven success conceptualizing and implementing new, creative ideas in event design or production.

• At least one to three years utilizing team members and/or volunteers to successfully execute events

• Experience with planning and executing hybrid events to include in-person and virtual guests

• Experience with budget development and management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to apply strong attention to detail in reviewing tasks and priorities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Ability to apply excellent writing, critical and creative thinking skills to tasks and responsibilities

• Ability to resolve problems and find solutions quickly

• Ability to be punctual and arrive at work and events on time

• Ability to remain professional at all times when interacting with donors, guests and co-workers

• Ability to work with vendors, campus partners, and other internal constituents in a diplomatic and tactful manner

• Ability to work nights and weekends as required by events

Additional Information:

All 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 Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Pulling, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Grasping, Lifting

Benefits Eligible: