POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Director of Special Events, RCASH
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2148
GRADE 45
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Dean, Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
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,.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assures that Reynolds College events are appropriately planned, produced, and effectively executed.2. Plans, oversees, and coordinates events in The Reynolds Complex, The Reynolds Arts Park, and the John Goodman Amphitheatre. This includes all aspects of patron relations for Tent Theatre and the John Goodman Amphitheatre Lecture Series.
3. Plans, oversees, and coordinates with School of the Arts special projects, such as the Choral Gala, the William T. White Concert, the Virginia Cox Bussey Concert, the President’s Concert, the Steinway Circle, and various other events in Theatre and Dance and Art and Design by negotiating fees and contracting visiting artists, arranging travel and hotel accommodations, serving as host for speakers while they are on campus, arranging receptions, parties, or dinners to honor guests, and planning and implementing promotional activities for the events.
4. Coordinates annual all-college events including the Judy Awards, homecoming events, and commencement receptions, by planning and arranging the physical aspects such as facilities, equipment, and food, and coordinating communication with appropriate individuals.
5. Coordinates the planning and presentation of events in conjunction with leadership in the School of Defense and Strategic Studies including arranging travel and accommodations for the director of the School of the Defense and Strategic Studies when traveling to Springfield, and is also responsible for collaborating with the department of Military Science and Leadership/ROTC to plan and execute events such as the military ball and 2LT commissioning.
6. Obtains funding for various initiatives by planning and implementing fundraising events and writing grant applications to support the Missouri Fine Arts Academy and the other wide range of events of the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.
7. Supports RCASH competitive teams such as the Holt V. Spicer Debate Forum, The Mock Trial Team, and Model U.N. in organizing tournaments hosted at Missouri State University. Also helps to plan alumni reunions for these and various other RCASH alumni groups including the Pride Marching Band reunion.
8. Maintains competency and professional currency through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the immediate supervisor.
9. Contributes to the overall success of the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities by performing all other essential duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Director of Special Events, RCASH Supervises, full-time, part-time, and students in the special events area of RCASH.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED APRIL 2026
