Position, Department: Director, Hospitality Management, Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried, Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week

Pay Range:  $71,500.00-$94,000.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Benefits Category: Full-time Benefits 

Position Summary: Lead, manage, and supervise all personnel, systems, and off-campus facilities for the Hospitality Management programs at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), including overseeing compliance with local, state, and professional education accreditation agencies.

Required Qualifications:

• First-level manager.
• Master's degree and teaching experience (industry or academic) in one of the core areas of the program required.
• Manages the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors.
• Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews.
• Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as an advocate for the department, a collegial guiding influence for faculty governance, a responsive and responsible curriculum manager, a touchpoint for adjunct instructors, and a representative of the department regarding key issues and initiatives across campus. 
• Provide leadership, direction, and training to departmental staff in day-to-day operations. Implement disciplinary actions as needed. Coach team members through issues or escalations.
• Recruit, interview, and hire full-time and part-time faculty and staff. Measure and evaluate the performance of team members across the department. 
• Conduct strategic departmental planning and develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with program goals.
• Facilitate the matriculation of students through admission, pre-registration, retention, graduation, and placement processes. Research strategies and implement initiatives that optimize student success and career development upon graduation. 
• Build and nurture strong relationships with external stakeholders and industry partners to facilitate internships, job options, professional development, and networking opportunities for students in the program. Work with faculty to coordinate their respective connections and encourage participation with stakeholders.
• Provide leadership for overall program curriculum development and evaluation to ensure program vitality, leading to student success. Use industry knowledge and data-driven research to guide future program updates, expansions, and improvements based on industry needs and trends.
• Direct the formulation, prioritization, and implementation of the annual master plan at the program level in consultation with the faculty and program advisory committee per established policies and procedures. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain department budgets. Track expenses and implement cost control measures to ensure adherence to budget restraints. Identify opportunities for continued cost-savings and efficient resource utilization.
• Foster a positive and collaborative culture that promotes innovation and teamwork.
• Oversee activities related to continued accreditation and compliance with JCCC policies, hospitality industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Prepare and submit reports and records required by accreditation agencies.

*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals.  JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. 

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

Disclosure:  If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.