OCCI Program Manager

Southwestern-Oregon-Community-College; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Oregon Community College's OCCI Program Manager serves as the primary communications hub for the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, guiding department operations, student services, and industry partnerships. The role requires independent decision-making and supervision, including acting as department manager in the Executive Director's absence.

The position oversees externships, coordinates events, and partners with restaurants, resorts, and hospitality groups to create career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Education, or a related field.
• OR Associate’s Degree with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in education administration, hospitality management, or operations.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership role with demonstrated responsibility for budgeting, policy implementation, and supervisory oversight.

Responsibilities

• Communicate OCCI program requirements to students and assess barriers to educational success and link them to internal/external resources.
• Manage partnerships with industry partners such as restaurants, resorts, and hospitality organizations to facilitate externships and career pathways for students.
• Work with the Office of Instruction to ensure general education courses are scheduled to keep students on path.
• Oversee the department in the absence of the executive director.
• Act as a liaison between students and institutional departments to facilitate seamless student support services.
• Oversee externship placement process, ensuring alignment with academic objectives and industry standards.
• Provide professional development and career coaching for students, supporting their transition from education to employment.
• Collaborate with admissions and marketing to develop recruitment strategies and enhance program visibility.
• Represent OCCI at recruitment events, industry conferences, and community engagements to promote the institution and attract prospective students.
• Deliver presentations and informational sessions to prospective students, parents, and industry stakeholders to increase awareness and enrollment in OCCI programs.

Skills

leadership

budgeting

policy implementation

supervisory oversight

communication

partnership development

event management

stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration/Hospitality/Education)

Associate degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

Integrated system software

Job description

The OCCI Program Manager serves the primary point of communication within the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI). This position is responsible for overseeing department operations, managing student services, coordinating internal and external events, and maintaining industry partnerships. The role requires independent decision-making, policy implementation, and supervisory responsibilities, including acting as the department manager in the absence of the Executive Director.

This position is currently open until 11:59 pm on October 4th, 2026.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Leadership & Administration (approx. 50% of Time)

1. Communicate OCCI program requirements to students and assess students for applicable barriers to educational success (e.g., housing, transportation, childcare, financial aid) and link them to appropriate internal and external resources.
2. Manages partnerships with industry partners such as restaurants, resorts, and hospitality organizations. Maintain relationships with these establishments in order to facilitate externships and career pathways for students.
3. Work with the Office of Instruction to ensure general education courses are scheduled to ensure students can stay on path during their program.
4. Oversee the department in the absence of the executive director.

Student Services & Industry Partnerships (approx. 30% of Time)

1. Act as a liaison between students and various institutional departments to facilitate seamless student support services, including academic advising, financial aid, and career services.
2. Oversee the externship placement process, ensuring alignment with academic objectives and industry standards.
3. Provide professional development and career coaching for students, supporting their transition from education to employment.

Recruitment & Community Engagement (approx. 20% of Time)

1. Collaborate with the admissions and marketing teams to develop recruitment strategies and enhance program visibility.
2. Represent OCCI at recruitment events, industry conferences, and community engagements to promote the institution and attract prospective students.
3. Deliver presentations and informational sessions to prospective students, parents, and industry stakeholders to increase awareness and enrollment in OCCI programs.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Education, or a related field.

OR

Associate’s Degree with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in education administration, hospitality management, or operations.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership role with demonstrated responsibility for budgeting, policy implementation, and supervisory oversight.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

Ability to obtain ServSafe or Oregon Food Handlers card and OLCC permit within six (6) months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in event management, program coordination, or business operations.
• Experience in a public institution with knowledge of integrated system software programs.

JOB TITLE: OCCI Program Manager

LOCATION: Coos Bay Campus

FTE: Full-Time

ORGANIZATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College

PAY LEVEL: 25 (Steps 1-5 for initial hire)

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Attached

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of OCCI

CLASSIFICATION: MASSC

REVISION DATE: February 2025

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 511. Phone [phone] or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report

The “Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.