Board Director - Hampton University

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Job description

Overview:
The Board Director for our campus dining facility at Hampton University will play a crucial role in providing strategic guidance, oversight, and governance for our dining services. This position involves active participation in board meetings, policy review, financial decision-making, and supporting the mission and goals of the university's dining services.

Competitive Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k), matched up to 4%

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Responsibilities:
Participate in the development and review of long-term strategic plans, providing valuable insights and recommendations to enhance the overall direction and performance of the campus dining facility.

Review, assess, and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and governance structures related to dining services, ensuring compliance with university guidelines and regulations.

Oversee financial matters related to the dining facility, including budget approval, financial performance review, and ensuring financial sustainability in line with the university's objectives.

Engage actively in board meetings, providing input, and participating in discussions to make informed decisions related to the dining facility's operations, growth initiatives, and long-term sustainability.

Act as an advocate for the dining services, representing the facility within the university community, fostering positive relationships, and promoting awareness of the dining program's contributions.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, or a related field. Prior experience in board leadership or governance roles is highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to think strategically, contribute to organizational vision, and provide effective leadership and guidance in line with the organization's mission and values.

Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and financial controls. Ability to analyze financial data and make informed decisions regarding the dining facility's fiscal health.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team, engage with diverse stakeholders, and represent the organization effectively.

Commitment to the mission and values of the organization, displaying ethical behavior, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability in all actions and decisions.

Who We Are:

Hampton University is a historically Black university located in Hampton, Virginia, with a rich history and strong ties to the African American experience. It offers a diverse range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs, emphasizing its commitment to preparing students for success in the global community. The campus, situated near Chesapeake Bay, provides a scenic backdrop for learning, while the surrounding city of Hampton offers various attractions, including historical sites and research centers.

Thompson Hospitality is the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

Purpose

Give back to our communities

Celebrate diversity

PeopleDo the right thing

Treat people the way you want to be treated

Always do your best

Be accountable for our actions

PerformanceServe the highest quality food

Provide world-class service

Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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