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Lodging Managers

On-The-Job Responsibilities:

Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: High school diploma or equivalent

Employed as of 2023: 304

2033 Projected Openings: 325

Entry Level Salary: $30,270

Median Salary: $49,480

Experienced Level Salary: $82,410

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Personnel and Human Resources

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Abilities

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Eastern Kentucky University

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$9,962
Graduation
Graduation Rate
49.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

University of Kentucky

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,218
Graduation
Graduation Rate
69.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

Western Kentucky University

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$10,916
Graduation
Graduation Rate
52.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,095
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