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Event and Special Projects Coordinator

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025
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Closing Date:
09/30/2025

Type of Position:
Conference and Events

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

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:
External Relations Support

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Event and Special Projects Coordinator works with the Development and Donor Engagement team and reports to the Senior Director of Engagement. The position coordinates development and donor engagement activities and special events including the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame, advisory board meetings, donor stewardship events, receptions and other events as needed. Additionally, the position will also craft donor communication, correspondence and provide administrative support to the Development and Donor Engagement team.

This position may work evenings and weekends as needed and may require very limited travel on behalf of the College.

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

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors’ degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Experience planning, coordinating and budgeting events
  • External partner engagement
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Open to overnight travel (minimal) on behalf of the college
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with corporate partners or development and alumni relations
  • Experience working within constituent relations
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce, or other CRM
  • Experience with Workday
  • Knowledge or experience navigating vendor contracts
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multi-task

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
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:
Josh Harris
Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement
Sam M. Walton College of Business
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
JHarris@walton.uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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 orientation, 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:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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