Culinary Program Coordinator (Academic Program Director) (Culinary Institute of Charleston) #2488 at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

The program coordinator will teach courses, design and develop curriculum, evaluate adjunct personnel and student performance, and advise students related to non-credit courses related to the culinary division. The program coordinator reports to the department head and dean, and the primary responsibilities are planning and scheduling classes and recruiting and assigning adjunct faculty for non-credit courses. The position includes programmatic development, marketing/advertising of programs, and community engagement and outreach.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires an associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a closely related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible related work/teaching experience. The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a closely related field and two (2) years of related program experience or a master's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a related field and program experience. Certification through the American Culinary Federation (ACF) is also highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate will have experience in a secondary, post-secondary or non-credit hospitality and foodservice classes. strong computer skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Credentials to include industry related experience and current ServSafe Manager Certification is a plus. Candidate must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology.

Additional Comments

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. The position is open until filled with preference given to applicants who apply by May 10, 2024.



Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required.


Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time.

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Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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