Indian River State College Looking for Adult Education IET Navigator: Hospitality/Tourism: Culinary Full Time

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any field and culinary school or training;
• A minimum of two (2) years documented experience in the hospitality/tourism industry;
• Recommended certification(s) American Culinary Federation (ACF), National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, Servesafe, and others or ability to become certified;
• Must be people/team oriented and have the ability to focus on multiple details simultaneously;
• Computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computer applications, the current college learning management system software, and video projection systems in the classroom;
• Proven knowledge of instructional techniques;
• Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with diverse populations including students, faculty, staff, supervisors, and administrators;
• Strong written and communication skills;
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail;
• Possession of a strong work ethic along with the ability to exercise good judgment;
• Ability to positively represent the college.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting and monitoring Adult Education IET student retention, progress, completion, and transitions into college/career programs and work force employment;
• Connecting IET Hospitality/Tourism: Culinary students with college and community resources to overcome barriers;   
• Cultivating and maintaining college and community partnerships with the IET Hospitality/Tourism: Culinary program;
• Collaborating with IRSC Culinary faculty and staff to implement a contextualized curriculum;
• Assisting with grant writing;
• Ensuring fiscal responsibility for the program including, but not limited to, products used in the culinary arts lab, especially those with limited shelf life.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Instructing, supporting, and monitoring Adult Education IET students in a contextualized Hospitality/Tourism: Culinary program;
• Serving on an IET Advisory Board;
• Collaborating with Hospitality/Tourism: Culinary faculty and staff in a fully integrated instructional approach;
• Participating in department, division, and applicable college-wide meetings;
• Traveling off-campus to participate in business related activities such as recruitment events;
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.  It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.  IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the college.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

Yes

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Employment Type

Temporary With Benefits (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline

$43,000/year | Grant Funded | Position shall be located in any one of our four county service areas. This position will close on March 25, 2022 at 11:59 pm

It is the policy of Indian River State College and its District Board of Trustees that each employee, student, applicant for admission, and applicant for employment be allowed to participate in college programs and activities, including employment, in a discrimination and harassment free environment. Harassment of any nature is prohibited whether it is on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Preventing harassment is the responsibility of the entire College. Accordingly, Indian River State College encourages all employees, students, applicants for admission, and applicants for employment, who believe they are being subjected to harassment to follow the Administrative Procedures, AP 3.13 and AP 3.131, for harassment complaints. The College will take prompt disciplinary action against individuals on campus facilities who engage in actions that violate this policy.

Melissa Prochaska Whigham, MS, PHR, SHRM-CP, Assistant Dean of Human Resources
Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
[email protected], (772-462-7282)

Adriene Jefferson, Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
[email protected], (772-462-7156)