Bacardi Program Manager

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Manages the operational and student engagement activities associated with Bacardi Center of Excellence, the Guilds/student program initiatives, beverage related projects, community outreach, student program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrates broad decision making authority, judgment, and independence, and originates new concepts or approaches.

• Manages the operational, student engagement, and financial activities associated with the Bacardi Center of Excellence. Manages the development, scheduling, and implementation of new and ongoing academic/student programs within the Bacardi Center of Excellence.
• Oversees the implementation/creations, growth, university administration, and future strategies for the Clubs and Organizations.
• Spearheads & manages all activations and student teams/Guilds on behalf of the Bacardi Center of Excellence.
• Oversees and facilitates specific activities/tasks/assignments for the Bacardi Center of Excellence in collaboration with corresponding interns and hospitality graduate assistants.
• Supervises the development of digital assets for social media platforms tied to the Bacardi Center of Excellence, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and web interfaces, in accordance with university standards.
• Coordinates all logistical matters related to each activation in collaboration with program interns and Guild Executive board members including planning, initiation, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitors status of projects. Analyzes program data develops reports and oversees activities.
• Assists in the coordination/preparation of strategic plans in support of the Bacardi Center of Excellence.
• Serves as liaison between program participants and the university community. Evaluates program/services. Analyzes data for quality improvement initiatives.
• Trains, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of others and is highly accountable to the work of the program, as required.
• Assists the Director with the overall development and implementation of academic programs, industry related installations, beverage related projects, and internal and external marketing.
• Assists with revenue-producing projects, such as Hospitality Executive Education, The Beverage Academy @ FIU, Coffee Academy, and Beverage Experience (BX) Programs, among other special projects.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years related experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• At least two (2) years of beverage-related experience.
• Experience presenting to small and/or large groups.

Administrative

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• Lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling equipment.

• Driver's License Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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