Director, UNLV Tribal Gaming Education Initiative

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Director of the UNLV Tribal Gaming Education Initiative, Harrah College of Hospitality [R0130300]

Profile of the University
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

Commitment to Diversity
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Profile of the College
Situated just blocks away from the world's greatest hospitality laboratory—the Las Vegas Strip—the Harrah College of Hospitality enjoys unparalleled access to the hotels and resorts that are shaping the industry. Consistently ranked among the top five hospitality programs in the world, the College provides students with the theoretical and practical foundation needed to succeed in the competitive hospitality field. Faculty members are internationally-renowned, and alumni consist of some of the most influential leaders in the industry, with graduates overseeing major hotel brands, popular restaurants, event firms, and Fortune 500 companies.

The College offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with concentrations in Gaming Management, Meetings and Events, PGA Golf Management, and Restaurant Management; an Executive Master of Hospitality Administration; a Master of Science in Hotel Administration; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration. In addition, the College offers two dual degrees: a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Hotel Administration; and a Master of Science in Hotel Administration and Master of Science in Information Management Systems.

In the Spring of 2020, the College enrolled 1,872 undergraduate students, 151 graduate students (70 MHA, 54 HOA and dual programs, and 27 doctoral students). The College has approximately 42 full-time faculty members (including tenured, tenure track, faculty in residence, and lecturers), 9 classified staff, and 38 professional staff. In addition, in any given semester, there are approximately 14 part-time instructors.

The College believes that partnering with industry is key to student success. Each year, the College organizes nearly 600 internships, welcomes more than 100 national hospitality brands for recruitment events, and pairs an average of 175 industry mentors with students. These crucial relationships help build careers.

For more information about the Harrah College of Hospitality, please visit https://www.unlv.edu/hospitality

Benefits
The University of Nevada Las Vegas offers a generous annual and sick leave package, medical and dental benefits, supplemental voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Visit our benefits page for a full listing.

Role of the Position
The Director of the UNLV Tribal Gaming Education Initiative will be responsible for the following:

  • Oversee the development and deployment of all educational offerings related to tribal gaming.
  • Ensure that all educational offerings are “up-to-date,” meaning that when the needs of tribal entities change, so do the course offerings.
  • Complete the required updates stipulated in the gift and provide updates to the leadership at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with tribal organizations across North America. These organizations include, but are not limited to, tribal colleges, tribal nations both with casinos and without casinos, and groups that support tribal gaming (e.g., NIGA).
  • Work with the Assistant Dean of Student Success to promote tribal gaming offerings to other non-tribal entities such as community colleges, four-year institutions, and others wishing to learn more about tribal gaming.
  • Work with college faculty to ensure that the unique elements of tribal gaming are represented in appropriate gaming classes.
  • Work with Assistant Dean of External Relations to place student interns with tribal gaming companies; mentor students and assist in the placement of graduates in industry positions.
  • Work with the director of the College’s Sands Center for Professional Development to host executive education seminars and certificate programs for tribal members.

Vaccination Mandate Policy
Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy, all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver request. All candidates for employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage.

Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a Master’s degree in Hospitality/Tourism, Business, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Education, Mathematics, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university. Three to five years of experience working with tribal gaming and tribal casinos, as well as experience in gaming operations and management. Three to five years of supervisory and management experience required. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with organizations in training and development. Five to seven years professional experience, as well as five to seven years of supervisory and management experience preferred.

Salary Range
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

Application Details
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on June 1, 2022. Materials should be addressed to Stowe Shoemaker, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact Harrah College of Hospitality at 01 (702) 895-3308 or [email protected].

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0130300” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Safety and Security Statement
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

EEO/AA Statement
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

Title IX Statement
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: 01 (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 01 (202) 453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

 

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