Director, Hospitality Management

Director, Hospitality Management at Johnson County Community College

Location: Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

Position:
Full‑time, Salaried, Exempt. Work schedule Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM, 40 hours per week. Hybrid:
No.

Starting Salary: $73,109 – $96,115 (determined based on relevant work experience).

• Health insurance with employer‑paid options
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS) with an 8 % employer contribution
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays) and 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses for employees and eligible dependents
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for non‑JCCC courses
• Free access to the campus gym for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program, recognition and awards, and wellness programs
• And many more!

The Director oversees JCCC’s five Hospitality Management programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and accreditation agencies. The Director facilitates student matriculation, oversees program staffing, fosters stakeholder relationships, coordinates curricula, manages resources, and leads the overall health and welfare of the program.

• Student Matriculation – Facilitate admission, pre‑registration, retention, graduation, and placement processes.
• Faculty and Staff Supervision – Lead recruitment, selection, and evaluation of full‑time and part‑time faculty and staff.
• External Constituencies – Build positive relationships with external stakeholders and coordinate faculty participation with stakeholders.
• Curriculum – Lead overall program curriculum development and evaluation to ensure student success.
• Fiscal, Facilities, & Equipment – Direct formulation, prioritization, and implementation of the annual master plan at the program level.
• Leadership – Foster a positive environment that promotes innovation and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Hospitality or related field (e.g., Business, Education).
• 3 years of teaching or leadership experience in a hospitality educational program at the community college or university level.
• 3 years of work experience in one or more hospitality fields (culinary arts, hotel & lodging, food & beverage management).
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with local and national professional organizations.
• Effective communication skills internally and externally.
• Deep knowledge of the hospitality industry and the role of education in preparing careers in the relevant fields.
• Ability to balance program leadership with teamwork.

• Certification by accrediting agencies affiliated with hospitality management programs.
• Previous experience as an educational administrator in a hospitality management program.
• Previous community college experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other college administrators, faculty, and staff across divisions.

Submit an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are required for all adjunct faculty and faculty positions.

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, KS, JCCC has a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. Its mission is to inspire learning to transform lives and strengthen communities, and its vision is to be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning, and success.

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. It 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 any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered. JCCC adheres to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the…