Center Director

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

The first community college established in Arkansas, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) is a multi-campus, two-year college serving Eastern Arkansas. PCCUA has academic, occupational/technical and continuing education programs and offers over 25 associate degree programs with campuses in DeWitt, Helena-W. Helena and Stuttgart. Thank you for your interest, and we hope you’ll be joining our Ridge Runner family soon!

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Department:

Arkansas County

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of the Grand Prairie Center (GPC) provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for the campus’ performing arts, conference, and event venue. The Director is responsible for maximizing facility utilization and revenue, expanding performance and community programming, cultivating strategic partnerships, securing sponsorship and philanthropic support in conjunction with the campus foundation and ensuring exceptional customer experiences.
The ideal candidate is an energetic, entrepreneurial, and community-minded leader who excels at relationship building and customer service. They are highly organized, adaptable, and results-oriented, with a passion for creating exceptional experiences, expanding community engagement, and growing a destination venue that serves both the College and the region. Serving as the public face of the Grand Prairie Center, the Director builds relationships with community organizations, businesses, patrons, donors and artists while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality, professionalism, and venue operations.
The Director collaborates closely with college leadership, facilities personnel, and the college foundation to advance the institution's mission and strengthen the Grand Prairie Center's impact across the region.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Event Management, Arts Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in venue management, hospitality management, event operations, performing arts administration, conference services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel, budgets, contracts, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience providing high-level customer service and coordinating complex events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience managing a performing arts center, conference center, convention facility, theater, hotel event venue, or similar operation.
• Experience in sponsorship development, fundraising, grant writing, or donor cultivation.
• Experience developing entertainment, arts, or community programming.
• Experience overseeing ticketing and box office systems.
• Demonstrated success building community partnerships and generating revenue growth.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Exceptional customer service and hospitality orientation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to cultivate partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, contract administration, and business development skills.
• Strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of venue operations, event logistics, and audience engagement strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with scheduling, ticketing, financial, and office software systems.

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Kim KIrby, [email protected]

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

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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:

Climbing, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes