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The University of Georgia – Public Service and Outreach – Director of the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Job Description
The University of Georgia (UGA) is a prestigious land-grant and sea-grant institution known for its commitment to outreach programming and statewide engagement. Located in Athens, Georgia, UGA is recognized internationally as a leader in public service and education, dedicated to creating jobs, fostering prosperity, developing the state's leaders, and addressing critical statewide challenges. The Division of Public Service and Outreach (PSO) plays an integral role in fulfilling these missions, representing a collaborative force that works closely with various academic units, community partners, and government entities across Georgia. This division not only strengthens the educational experience for students but also extends... Show More
Job Requirements
- A terminal degree in education, business, hospitality management, or other relevant fields
- Extensive experience in executive leadership and management of hospitality operations including conference centers and hotels
- Proven ability to develop and lead diverse teams achieving operational excellence
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and revenue growth
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills suitable for a public university environment
- Experience working within or alongside higher education institutions is preferred
- Commitment to public service and outreach missions
Job Qualifications
- A terminal degree in education, business, hospitality management, or other relevant fields is required
- A track record of executive level leadership managing a large staff and fiscal portfolio
- Experience using data to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
- A track record of successful fundraising
Job Duties
- Provide executive leadership for the administrative, budgetary, and operational performance of the Georgia Center, including management of a 300,000-square-foot conference center, hotel and two restaurants serving as a gateway for guests to the University of Georgia (UGA)
- Lead and develop a workforce that delivers exceptional hospitality, client service, and operational excellence across all areas of the Georgia Center
- Drive strategic business planning to maximize space utilization, control costs, grow revenues, and achieve or exceed budgeted financial expectations through data-informed evaluation of services
- Build and mentor effective teams across the Georgia Center, supporting individual professional and personal development while advancing the success of the overall operation
- Advance UGA’s public service and outreach mission by engaging collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, Cooperative Extension, Public Service and Outreach units, and academic schools and colleges, while ensuring Georgia Center experiences and team members consistently model a strong commitment to serving the state of Georgia
- Cultivate a strong service culture by upholding a commitment to hospitality and ensuring exceptional experiences for guests visiting UGA and participating in campus activities
- Promote and enhance the Georgia Center’s reputation as a leading provider of continuing education programs, facilities, and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages and backgrounds
- Integrate student learning into Georgia Center operations by developing internships and applied work experiences. Hospitality and Food Industry Management interns serve in hotel, F&B, and event management
- Engage in applied research and scholarship in collaboration with other UGA faculty to support innovation, teaching, and service outcomes aligned with the Georgia Center’s mission
- Support institutional advancement by demonstrating a commitment to development and private support to further the mission and long-term success of the Georgia Center
- Demonstrate leadership in higher education administration through effective communication, campus engagement, and active participation in university partnerships
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