Whether you are using your Handshake account or attending a career fair, the Hart School is working to put you in the room with representatives from companies that want to hire JMU graduates. Your opportunity can also come from employers that visit the school to recruit or alumni that engage with you in the classroom and during student organization meetings.
52%
of the Hart School Class of Dec ‘22, and May and August ‘23 bachelor degree recipients were employed, continuing education or were engaged in other career-related endeavors at time of graduation.
Job titles of graduates of the program include:
- Bed and Breakfast Owner and Operator
- Conference or Meeting Planner
- Country Club Manager
- Cruise Ship Personnel
- Director of Sales and Marketing
- Entreprenuer in Hospitality
- Event Operations Director
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Font Desk Supervisor
- Guest Services Manager
- Hotel/Motel Front Officer Manager
- Human Resource Director
- Member Services and Communications Manager
- Property Manager
- Restaurant Owner and Operator
- Retail Events Representative
- Wedding Planner
Past internship and career placements include:
- The Ritz-Carlton Club
- Aspen Highlands
- Club Managers Association of America
- The Greenbrier Resort
- Private Clubs around the Country
- Aramark
- The Homestead Resort
- Planet Hollywood
- Marriott
- Disney
- SeaWorld
- Caesar’s Casino
- Starwood
- Four Season
- August National
- McDonalds
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts - IHG
Hart School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management
