Overview The salary range for this position is $5,800.00 - $6,250.00 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.
The L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts is an academic unit encompassing four degrees: 2 master's degrees; Bachelor's in Hospitality and Tourism Management and Recreation and Tourism Management; and a minor in Recreation and Tourism Management. The school also encompasses seven programmatic areas of emphasis: Hotel Operations/Management, Restaurant Operations/Management, Meetings and Events Operations/Management, Tribal Gaming Operations/Management, Outdoor Resource Management, Recreation Systems Management, and Sustainable Tourism.
The Payne School of HTM supports several programs including the Brinker Executive in Residence, the Conrad N. Hilton Distinguished Lecturer Series, the Brown Family Executive in Residence, the Bartell Family Visiting Lectureship, the Hospitality Jobfair, The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Student Center for Professional Development, the Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming, The Hilton Mentorship Center, the Institute for Meetings and Events (IME), the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Executive Training, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Executive Education Program and others.
The Director of The J.W. & Alice S. Marriott Foundation Student Center for Professional Development for the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management serves as the main liaison between students seeking part time jobs and internships and the hospitality industry both locally and nationally. There is also a significant student non-academic advising role.
This position coordinates all internships as offered by the school including HTM 398 and HTM 498. The role is also a critical one in relationship building with the local and global business community involving internal and external VIP participants, many of which are high level donors to both SDSU and the Payne School. Because of a heavy meeting and travel schedule by the school director, this position must have the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities Duties of the Director of Student Center Professional Development include: Business Relationships 45%
Maintain excellent local and global relationships
Attend industry functions, locally and nationally. Some travel is required as are work in evenings
Hold meetings to educate local and global partners regarding the internship structure and purpose
Perform site visits to local employers to insure compliance with SDSU standards
Facilitate College recruiting
Facilitate scholarships for our students
Generate reports as needed
Administrative and Advising 45%
Lead Internship programs
Ensure a high quality database of all students internships
Providing internship advice and counseling to HTM students
Enrolling students in HTM 398 and HTM 498 classes
Teaching the sections as needed
Monitoring and evaluating student performance
Submitting grades and providing student
Other Dutes as Assigned 10%
Help drive school culture by being a role model and fully 'present' at school events, the HTM office and travelling with students. SDSU students attend industry events
Stay up to date on industry trends. Report back industry needs, in particular how it relates to new skills and innovations we may need to be teaching
Participate and lead many special events such as Back to school lunch/Student Org Retreat/Transfer lunch/HTM showcase/Graduation
Place every student in the 'right' job throughout his or her time as a student and upon graduation.
Qualifications Knowledge & Abilities
Supervise and lead others
Office management
Human Resource Management (resumes, employment contracts)
Student Counseling, familiarity with student transcripts
Proven experience in multi-tasking
Interact effectively with co-workers
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
Relate well to others
Highly motivated self-starter, with a high energy level and strong interpersonal skills
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Well organized, ability to meet deadlines, detail oriented; possess good judgment and common sense
Demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity
Experience with data to drive decisions.
Ability to draft and compose clear, concise and persuasive correspondence
Ability to handle effectively a broader range of interpersonal contacts, including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and relevant work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
8 years of progressively responsible experience in an office or administrative environment.
Desired Qualifications & Special Skills
Advanced Degree.
HR experience with recruitment and union staff.
Knowledge of the university infrastructure.
Experience working with college students.
Hospitality industry experience in a variety of positions and companies with business owners and corporate executives.
5 or more years of experience in a department level role in a major internationally recognized hospitality brand.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION
Candidate must reside in California and live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.
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