What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Hospitality, Events and Culinary Programs position at Hocking College?
Salary: Commensurate to experience
I. Position Purpose
The Director of Hospitality, Events and Culinary Programming provides support to the teaching faculty, culinary program manager and supports the day-to-day management, operations and engagement of students in the operations of the lodge
II. Duties and Responsibilities
PARTICIPATES IN DEPARTMENT ACTVITIES:
- Provides academic guidance, personnel supervision, program advocacy, fiscal management, and facility operational oversight for the McClenaghan Center for Hospitality Training.
- Coordinate and supervise adjunct faculty.
- Assure that institutional policies are communicated and followed.
- Assist in coordinating compliance with external accreditation.
- Serve on committees as assigned by the Dean.
- Work closely with the Director, Operations & Sales of the Hocking College Lodge and Conference Center and team to meet/exceed business and growth objectives
- Support the Director, Operations & Sales of the Hocking College Lodge and Conference Center for all hotel operational standards, pricing strategies marketing and sales and operational relationships required for the hotel group.
- Support the Director, Operations & Sales of the Hocking College Lodge and Conference Center in the creation and execution of consistent operations standards to define service protocols.
- Support forecasting, budgeting and fiscal management; focusing on the operational P&L while ensuring operating margins and financial objectives are met.
- Instruct courses for hospitality and/or culinary programs.
- PERFORMS STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & ADVISING ACTIVITIES
- Lead the recruitment and placement of students for hospitality and culinary programs.
- Strengthen the international partnerships and student enrollment with other colleges and universities.
- Duties also include managing student files, including processing of applications, documenting, using spreadsheets (such as Excel), and databases (such as Colleague). Track student progress in cross disciplines and updating student records.
- Reviews graduation applications prior to final approval by the Dean.
- Coordinate with Executive Director of Educational Pathways for faculty liaison visits for College Credit Plus
- PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT METHODS FOR PUBLICIZING AND PROMOTING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
- Build relationships with local restaurants and hospitality centers to promote events and catering services.
- Provide guidance and leadership in conjunction with the Director, Operations & Sales of the Hocking College Lodge and Conference Center for promotion, operations, and execution of internal and external events.
- Lead outreach and recruitment efforts both domestically and internationally.
- Develop non-credit courses for professional and workforce development, leisure, and recreational activities at the Center, in collaboration with the Makers Network Coordinator and Associate Dean of Workforce Development.
- Assist in the college marketing department in developing materials for transfer program (e.g., publications, web page, annual report).
- Represent the Hospitality, Culinary and Baking programs to students, prospective students and other interested parties as needed.
- Facilitate advisory committee involvement in all programs within the unit.
- Work with the Tech Prep coordinator to develop articulation agreements with Career Technical and traditional secondary schools.
- Represent program(s) at recruiting events, on and off campus.
- Collaborate and provide programming for career/program exploration camps.
- Participate in program relevant community & networking events.
- PARTICIPATES IN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Promotes the mission of Hocking College.
- Follows institutional policies and procedures.
- Assists with managing program budgets.
- Develop strategic and financial plans for the school, within the context of the department planning process.
- Serve as lead personnel in managing the international partnerships which brings Caribbean and other nationals to Hocking College.
- Guide assessment and program review activities, complete appropriate and timely reporting of results.
- Promote a positive working relationship across technology, department, and community lines.
- Participate in Academic Affairs and institutional activities and committees;
- Participate in student enrollment activities (recruiting and registration), contribute to the assessment of student academic achievement;
III. Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Hospitality, Culinary and/or Events Management; Master’s preferred.
- Certification from an accredited body, such as Certified Executive Chef, Certified Master Chef preferred.
- Three years of experience as an educator and/or executive chef
- Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level
- Experience with online education
- Evidence of professional development in the field of concentration as demonstrated by activity in professional associations, consultative practice; participation in seminars, workshops, and formal coursework, and individual reading and research.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong technology skills including usage of Microsoft Office, email, student information system, and learning management system
- Organizational, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of subject area.
- Knowledge of educational theory and application.
- Knowledge of learners and individual learning styles.
- Interest in and commitment to the learner-centered educational process.
- Educational technology skills.
- Confidentiality.
- Caring attitude toward students.
- Learning and self-motivation skills.
- Willingness to extend self to help students succeed.
- Knowledge of College resources available to students.
- Knowledge of organizational structure.
- Current knowledge of programs, objectives, and requirements.
- Openness to suggestions for improvement.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexibility in dealing with others.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Behaves in accordance with Hocking College and Academic Affairs mission, goals, and values.
- Positive attitude.
- Knowledge of safe working conditions.
