Assistant AD or Sr. Director for Bookings & External Event Management
Core
Strategic leadership for planning, development, booking, and execution of external events hosted within University of Arkansas Athletics facilities to maximize utilization and generate revenue.
Role type
Senior IC Director for Event Management & Business Development
Builds
External event portfolio (concerts, corporate functions, conferences, graduations) and revenue streams for Athletics facilities
Domain
Higher Education Athletics / Live Event Production
Required skills
Event management, facility operations, venue booking/scheduling, contract negotiations, client relations, team supervision, policy development, operational logistics, scheduling, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Sports management, live event production, artist/show management, AutoCAD, large-scale concert management
Technologies
Teamworks, AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Secure and manage diverse portfolio of external events; oversee full lifecycle from business development to execution; cultivate relationships with promoters and partners; develop rental policies and fee structures; provide strategic oversight of operational aspects (staffing, security, AV, logistics); supervise Manager of External Event Operations; manage master facilities calendar
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities