"Director of the Hospitality Institute"

Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Director of the Hospitality Institute position. The Director is responsible for overseeing the operations of the College’s Hospitality Institute (HI), which includes the Tourism & Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Programs. The Director will work closely with instructors, students, staff, and Advisory Boards of the HI to ensure the successful operation of the Institute and its programs.

The Director oversees administrators and faculty of the HI; administrators report to the Director; there is a shared relationship for faculty with the Dean and Director. Travel required to College campuses and for external activities.

This position requires the candidate to obtain the PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances prior to their start date.

This position has college-wide responsibilities and requires travel between all campuses and off-site locations. Location will mainly be at the Blue Bell campus.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Training/Work Experience:

• Master’s in Business Administration, Culinary, Baking & Foodservice Management, Hospitality Management, or related discipline
• At least five years of work experience in the culinary, hospitality, or related field
• At least three years in a supervisory position
• Experience operating, marketing, and managing a large-scale facility.
• Experience working with community and industry partners.
• Preference for those with at least three years of teaching experience; culinary; postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• ServSafe Manager’s Certification preferred
• Experience supervising others within a union environment preferred

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated administrative, problem-solving, team building, entrepreneurial and organizational skills.
• Proven skills in handling detailed tasks and multiple assignments.
• Strong culinary industry knowledge, and an understanding and passion for the culinary industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Established interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated record of being able to work collaboratively with people in a service organization. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various types of individuals and companies.
• Valid driver’s license and insured automobile required for travel.

Montgomery County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 degree and certificate programs, a Virtual Campus, a Culinary Arts Institute, a Municipal Police Academy, and specialized workforce development programs, all of which leverage the College’s nationally ranked use of innovative technology. An Achieving the Dream (AtD) Leader College, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to increase completion, improve learning outcomes, and remove barriers to access for more than 24,000 students annually. The College is also recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, and community service and service learning opportunities. Montgomery County Community College was recognized by NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as one of sixteen “2021 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Visit mc3.edu or join us on Twitter @mccc.

Apply online: For the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.mc3.edu/employment-opportunitiesThis position will be open until filled.

Montgomery County Community College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, ancestry, national origin, age, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender presentation, veteran’s status, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable statutes.

Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W. Morehead, Ed.D., TNG, LLC, at titleixcoordinator@mc3.edu.

All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity & Belonging, at 504@mc3.edu or 215-619-7383.