Director, Resort & Hospitality Management

Florida Gulf Coast University - Cypress, CA

Full-time - Executive

Cypress, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of the School of Resort and Hospitality Management (SRHM) at Florida Gulf Coast University is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic alignment, long-term planning, and management of the school. This position involves fostering a positive climate for faculty and students, ensuring a rigorous educational experience, and promoting excellence in teaching and research. The Director will also manage the school's budget, develop partnerships with external constituents, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic alignment, long-term planning, and management oversight of the School of Resort & Hospitality Management.
• Leads strategic planning, mission, and vision related to the areas of responsibility.
• Primary decision maker; translates strategic and tactical business plans into operational plans.
• Directs the efforts of and supervises School staff; sets performance standards and accountability.
• Formulates and administers the annual operating budget.
• Advises senior administrators in implementing programs, new initiatives, and special projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for the School to achieve goals and objectives.
• Exercises independent decision-making pertinent to the areas of responsibility with the Dean's guidance.
• Monitors the activities of the School to consider the need for change to respond to the needs of stakeholders.

Requirements

• A Doctorate (Ph.D., D.B.A.) in hospitality or a closely related field from an AACSB or ACPHA accredited institution.
• Administrative experience in a university environment or equivalent administrative experience from a related area.
• Experience teaching in a university setting.
• Demonstrated research/scholarly activity.

Nice-to-haves

• Significant professional work experience in a hospitality related business operation, or related business area.
• Managerial experience in the hospitality or tourism industry.
• Experience working with an external Board.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Access to a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Engagement in a diverse and environmentally conscious community.