What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCCI Program Manager position at Southwestern Oregon Community College?
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PURPOSE
The OCCI Program Manager serves the primary point of communication within the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI). This position is responsible for overseeing department operations, managing student services, coordinating internal and external events, and maintaining industry partnerships. The role requires independent decision-making, policy implementation, and supervisory responsibilities, including acting as the department manager in the absence of the Executive Director.
Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Leadership & Administration (approx. 50% of Time)
Communicate OCCI program requirements to students and assess students for applicable barriers to educational success (e.g., housing, transportation, childcare, financial aid) and link them to appropriate internal and external resources.
Manages partnerships with industry partners such as restaurants, resorts, and hospitality organizations. Maintain relationships with these establishments in order to facilitate externships and career pathways for students.
Work with the Office of Instruction to ensure general education courses are scheduled to ensure students can stay on path during their program.
Oversee the department in the absence of the executive director.
Student Services & Industry Partnerships (approx. 30% of Time)
Act as a liaison between students and various institutional departments to facilitate seamless student support services, including academic advising, financial aid, and career services.
Oversee the externship placement process, ensuring alignment with academic objectives and industry standards.
Provide professional development and career coaching for students, supporting their transition from education to employment.
Recruitment & Community Engagement (approx. 20% of Time)
Collaborate with the admissions and marketing teams to develop recruitment strategies and enhance program visibility.
Represent OCCI at recruitment events, industry conferences, and community engagements to promote the institution and attract prospective students.
Deliver presentations and informational sessions to prospective students, parents, and industry stakeholders to increase awareness and enrollment in OCCI programs.
Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Education, or a related field.
OR
Associate’s Degree with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in education administration, hospitality management, or operations.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership role with demonstrated responsibility for budgeting, policy implementation, and supervisory oversight.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES
Ability to obtain ServSafe or Oregon Food Handlers card and OLCC permit within six (6) months of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field.
Five (5) or more years of experience in event management, program coordination, or business operations.
Experience in a public institution with knowledge of integrated system software programs.
JOB TITLE: OCCI Program Manager | LOCATION: Coos Bay Campus |
FTE: Full-Time | ORGANIZATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College |
PAY LEVEL: 25 ($47,229 to $51,122 for initial hire) | EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Attached | REPORTS TO: Executive Director of OCCI |
CLASSIFICATION: MASSC | REVISION DATE: February 2025 |
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.
For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.
Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.
The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
- Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at:http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.
Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report
The “Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.
Salary : $47,229 - $51,122
