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The Art Institute of Colorado, a leading institution for creative & technical arts education seeks an Academic Department Director for its International Culinary School Programs. The Department Director is the principal academic advisor for the International Culinary School programs. The Department Director’s primary role is to provide support and guidance to students and faculty and to maintain a leadership role in all Culinary Arts functions. The Department Director shares responsibility with the Dean of Academic Affairs for the persistence and fiscal well being of the program and for achieving key education targets. The Department Director participates in the marketing of the program and college.

Duties will include the following: Provide leadership and vision in implementing and developing curriculum that has a competitive advantage over similar programs at other institutions. Recruit, develop, and supervise a team of faculty and staff according to school policy. Manage the Culinary Arts programs to provide a quality education that meets and/or exceeds industry expectations.  Manage the program operations to include the food storeroom and restaurant with fiscal responsibility and adherence to approved budget. Advocate for the College and Culinary Arts in industry and community relation activities.

Position Requirements: Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management or a related discipline required. Certified Culinary Educator and/or Certified Executive Chef of the American Culinary Federation highly desirable.  A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in post-secondary Culinary education.  At least 5 years of increasingly relevant industry experience with a minimum of 3 years experience in a management capacity. Proven experience in fiscal and human resource management. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Proven effectiveness as a leader and member of a team.

Join a great organization! Education Management LLC (EDMC), the parent company of the Art Institute, is one of the world’s largest dynamic leaders in providing premier quality private, for–profit post-secondary education and currently operates 70+ colleges and universities located across the U.S. and Canada.

We reward excellence with a competitive salary and benefits package. For consideration please apply through the following link:

https://edmc.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=3025

All candidates are required to successfully complete a Criminal and Credit Background Check EOE

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