Tompkins Cortland Community College has grown from a tiny community college housed in an old high school to an integral part of the Tompkins County and Cortland County communities located on a 220-acre rural campus in Dryden, New York.

The College is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York, and offers degrees, certificates, and microcredentials in more than 40 academic programs including nursing, business administration, criminal justice, chemical dependency counseling, new media, sports management, culinary arts, sustainable farming and food systems, and liberal arts programs, including education and general studies. The College is known for constantly expanding the boundaries of what is possible for a community college: recent innovations include a restaurant, organic-practices farm, and 10-acre solar array powering campus.

Perhaps more importantly, the College is known for its commitment to academic rigor and for its equally passionate commitment to providing the community support students need to succeed. With thousands of graduates in the area and throughout the country, we mean it when we say Your Community. Your College. 

Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

POSITION OFFERED:  Director of Operations

EMPLOYMENT DATE:  ASAP                                        

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  Renewable, Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Director of Operations is responsible for the effective operation of the TC3 Culinary Center, known as Coltivare.   Coltivare is a multi-faceted facility that supports the Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Wine Marketing academic programs of Tompkins Cortland Community College by providing a culinary lab, classroom amphitheater, and restaurant, wine tasting room, bar, and banquet/event space.  The Director of Operations ensures appropriate staffing and service with an emphasis on education, quality assurance, and best practices. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Business Management, or related field and 10 years of progressive experience on food and beverage management, general restaurant management, or special events.  Demonstrated ability to work with students and new employees with little to no experience in the industry. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s Degree preferred.  Experience in hospitality sales, financial management, and marketing.

EXPECTED HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $75,000 - $90,000 Salary commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package.           

Review of applicants to begin immediately and continue until position is filled.