Director Of Hospitality & Tourism

Summary:

The Director is responsible for overseeing the operations of OIC Philadelphia’s Hospitality & Tourism Training Institute (HTTI), which includes, but is not limited to our Culinary Arts Program, Front Desk Operations, and Room Attendant programs. The Director will work closely with instructors, students, staff, and Advisory Boards of HTI to ensure the successful operation of the Institute and its programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·Oversees the overall operations of HTI and all related programs.

·Identifies and assists in the development and implementation of new programs. Participates in program review and other assessment activities both internal and external.

·Oversees the retail operations of OIC Café (in development) directly related to education outcomes and learning experiences for students in our programs.

·Manages the design and implementation of all HTTI programs and curriculum.

·Establishes a culture of respect, hard work, consistency, and effective communication in the facility and when interacting with outside clientele.

·Plans in advance to ensure the availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment.

·Oversees major purchases of equipment.

·Works diligently to ensure student retention and completion of programs.

·Identifies and coordinates partnership opportunities for scholarships, equipment, internships, etc.

·Acts as liaison with external partners and provides internal coordination of initiatives.

·Cultivates relationships with culinary, tourism, and hospitality programs to cultivate articulation agreements and other collaborative efforts.

·Assists in the identification of resources necessary for successful program delivery while operating within approved budget levels.

·Identifies viable resource development initiatives individually and in collaboration in conjunction with the Workforce Development Director and Chief Advancement Officer.

·In collaboration with the Workforce Development Director, recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and develop full-time and part-time staff, and contract trainers as needed.

·Assists the Advancement office in marketing efforts and oversees social media efforts for the Institute.

·Performs other duties as assigned.