Campus Private Club General Manager

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Caltech's Athenaeum General Manager leads the private membership club for faculty, students, staff and community members, directing strategic oversight of operations, budgeting, marketing, staff development, and fundraising. The role ensures member experiences reflect Caltech's tradition of excellence.

Responsibilities include guiding multiple departments, policy development, board collaboration, and regulatory compliance, while delivering high‑quality services and events that strengthen the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field.
• Proven leadership experience in private clubs, luxury hospitality, or similar settings.
• Experience collaborating with boards and governance committees.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to all Athenaeum departments (finance, hotel ops, membership, marketing, F&B, purchasing, events).
• Oversee budgets, revenues, cost controls, and fundraising activities.
• Develop and communicate club philosophy, mission, and vision in line with Caltech goals.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality products and services to members and guests.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Strategic planning

Board governance

Marketing & communications

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Budgeting software

CRM systems

Job description

Caltech's Athenaeum General Manager leads the private membership club for faculty, students, staff and community members, directing strategic oversight of operations, budgeting, marketing, staff development, and fundraising. The role ensures member experiences reflect Caltech's tradition of excellence.

Responsibilities include guiding multiple departments, policy development, board collaboration, and regulatory compliance, while delivering high‑quality services and events that strengthen the