Supply Chain Management Events Coordinator

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Closing Date: 09/03/2026 Type of Position: Conference and Events Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) 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 () : 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: Conference Hub Hourly Support Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville invites applications for the position of Supply Chain Management Events Coordinator. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events hosted by the Department of Supply Chain Management and the Supply Chain Management Research Center (SCMRC). The Events Coordinator oversees logistical planning for department events, coordinates vendors and campus partners, manages event timelines and operational details, and ensures exceptional experiences for students, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and guests. The position supports networking events, case competitions, Shadow Days, the annual Supply Chain Trends Expo, graduate program weekends in Dallas, faculty events, and other supply chain management programming. Working closely with faculty, program directors, the SCMRC, and the Walton marketing team, this position ensures events are executed efficiently while aligning with departmental goals and university policies. 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. This position requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of departmental events. There is occasional travel, including overnight travel, to support off-campus programs and events. This is a fully in-person position. This is appointment is renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education At least three years of professional experience coordinating events or managing projects Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: Experience planning conferences, networking events, or educational events Experience coordinating vendors and event logistics Experience coordinating travel, lodging, and logistical arrangements for speakers, guests, or program participants Experience managing event budgets and reconciling event-related expenses Experience administering event registration software Experience working in higher education Additional Information: This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance. Salary Information: $51,021 - $55,000 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: Shannon Bullock, Associate Director of Walton Conferencing and Events, All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site 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: N/A Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes