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Position Information
Position Title
Director of Special Events, RCASH
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
HR Home Department
021100 REYNOLDS COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES
Pay Grade
45
Proposed Salary
$65,000 - $70,000
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The primary duty of the Director of Special Events, RCASH is planning, organizing, fundraising, publicizing, and producing all aspects of events for the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities including responsibilities for budget administration, negotiation of contracts and fees with artists, speakers, and performers, ticket sales, grants for precollege programs, and management of the logistical and physical aspects of various events sponsored by RCASH. The Director of Special Events, RCASH works with the Dean, Associate Dean, and RCASH School Directors and Department Heads to assist in the coordination of special projects in the twelve academic units that comprise RCASH.
Description of Primary Duties
The primary duties of this position include planning, coordinating, and executing a wide range of events and special projects for the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (RCASH). Responsibilities include overseeing operations and patron relations for events held in the Reynolds Complex, Reynolds Arts Park, and John Goodman Amphitheatre, as well as coordinating college-wide programs, performances, receptions, and special events. The role manages logistics such as contracting artists and speakers, arranging travel and accommodations, organizing receptions and promotional activities, and collaborating with campus departments and external partners to ensure successful event execution. Additional duties include supporting fundraising initiatives and grant writing efforts, assisting competitive student teams and alumni engagement activities, maintaining professional development, and contributing to the overall success of RCASH through other assigned responsibilities.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. Master's preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of leadership experience in at least two of the following areas is required: arts events, university events, festivals, workshops, series of events, public relations, and fund-raising initiatives.
Skills: Exceptional interpersonal communication skills are required. Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required. Must have a working knowledge of various computer software applications, including word processing and database applications. Must have strong decision-making skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and to bring many varied tasks to completion by deadlines. Must be able to work independently, have the ability to quickly learn the administrative structure of the university and the procedures necessary to accomplish the job, and the ability to use initiative in meeting the responsibilities of the job.
Other: Must be able to travel to and from many different locations on campus to make arrangements for events. Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to forty pounds. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/2148.htm
Open Date
05/15/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is June 15, 2026.
Applicants should upload a current resume highlighting their qualifications for the position, along with a one-page letter of interest and an unofficial transcript. Official transcript required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260131FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86432