Events Manager for the Alaska Airlines Center

The University of Alaska Anchorage, Division of Campus Services, seeks an Events manager to oversee all event aspects of the Alaska Airlines Center (AAC). The AAC is a stunning 196,000 square foot facility that seats up to 5,000 spectators in the main arena and is a cornerstone of UAA’s Anchorage campus.

The Events Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of pre- and post-booking service of ticketed events. Utilizing independent judgment, the Events Manager directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of Event Services functions assuring the highest quality service program to ensure rebooking of events. The Events manager works with clients from start to completion of events to ensure estimates, budgets, logistics and execution of the event are completed accurately, timely and in a professional manner. Provides highly responsible staff assistance to the General Manager.

To thrive in this role, successful candidates will bring experience in event management within an arena, stadium, convention center, or other multi-purpose facility. A successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to make and execute sound management decisions quickly and efficiently, and the ability to work effectively with, develop, and support a diverse team. A successful candidate should demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, be comfortable working under tight deadlines, and have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and quality. Successful candidates will be able to move about the arena and event sites before, during and after events to service clients and supervise staff while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.

This position requires the flexibility to work demanding schedules under minimal supervision, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed. The successful candidate will handle highly confidential information with integrity and discretion, adhering to the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality. Ability to perform effectively under significant pressure as is typically associated with meeting the demands and timetables of the entertainment industry.

You should be comfortable interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders, business partners, and community contacts calmly, professionally and supportively while developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships and demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity. Strong orientation towards hospitality and customer service for the meeting, convention and entertainment industries.  

Successful candidates will have high level of proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), accounting/payroll/HRIS systems, and extensive experience preparing spreadsheets and reports.

Preferred qualifications include supervisory experience, a bachelor's degree from a college or university, experience with CAD software, and experience with ADP software.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years college coursework and three years progressively responsible experience in Event Management for an arena, stadium, convention center or other multi-purpose facility, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage main campus in Anchorage.  This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.  New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer. 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jon Dyson, AAC General Manager at jdyson4@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.  

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance with completing this application or at any stage of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.