Grand Prairie Center Director

Grand Prairie Center Director

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.

Additional Information:

• Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply:
• Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• PCCUA is committed to providing a safe campus community. We will conduct criminal background checks and a sex offender registry check for applicants seeking employment. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

• 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 may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

Benefits Eligible:

• Yes