Events Coordinator I at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR

EVENTS COORDINATOR I Location: Fayetteville, AR 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. Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.” University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.” All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: 06/22/2026 TYPE OF POSITION: Conference and Events Workstudy Position: No JOB TYPE: Regular WORK SHIFT: Sponsorship Available: 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. 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: Law Development Department's Website: SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: Events Coordinator supports the School of Law Special Assistant Director of Events in preparing for and assisting in the execution of law school events, including setting up and tear down/clean up. Will assist all guests, faculty, and students in navigating to their destination if required. Assists in ensuring building meetings are organized as directed by staff or faculty needs. Reviews requests for equipment rental by student groups, faculty, and staff, and orders catering, decorations, tableware, and equipment, as needed, to meet deadlines for scheduled events. Tests, and operates multi-media equipment, as needed, and reports needed repairs to appropriate staff. Assists in setting up and tearing down during special events. Maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment needed for and used during special events. Works directly with vendors, facilities management, and other campus partners and as needed; maintain invitation lists and manage event mailings, create, and maintain the guest lists and invitations, record and maintain responses. Performs other duties as assigned. 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: • The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, business administration, or a related field; plus one year of experience in special event programming or a related area Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education • At least three years of relevant hospitality or special events experience • At least one year serving in a leadership capacity Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): • Strong time-management skills and task prioritization • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Organized and attends to details • Ability to use and maintain Excel spreadsheets and other key documents • 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 deal with vendors, campus partners, and other internal constituents in a diplomatic and tactful manner • Ability to work evening and weekend events • Ability to apply excellent writing, critical, and creative thinking skills to tasks and responsibilities • Ability to coordinate and schedule multiple projects, events, and vendors effectively Additional Information: Salary Information: $43,923 - $45,000 commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Erin Feller, Director of Development and External Relations, feller@uark.edu 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 The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. 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: Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching FREQUENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Driving OCCASIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: N/A BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes