Assistant Director, Campus Dining

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4173P

Home Org Name
Campus Dining

Division Name
Student Affairs

Position Title
Assistant Director, Campus Dining

Job Class Code
EH14

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE
1

Limited Term
Yes

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University Campus Dining is seeking a dynamic leader to assist the Director of Campus Dining in managing the daily operations, programs, and services that fuel our campus community. This role offers the perfect blend of operational leadership, vendor collaboration, and student engagement in a thriving, supportive environment.

Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?

• Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
• Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
• Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.

It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with outside vendors for all Campus Dining venues, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. Provides regular feedback to the vendor as to whether they are meeting service expectations.
• Provides periodic updates on compliance to University management. Interacts with students and other users of Campus Dining facilities to obtain feedback on vendor performance.
• Assists the Director of Campus Dining in developing and implementing strategic and operational goals for Campus Dining. Assesses current operations, performs trends analysis, identifies needs, underserved areas or populations on campus and provides ideas for the future.
• Provides oversight for meal plan administration systems, ensuring that students, faculty and staff have access to dining plans, can easily make changes and have access to their balances.
• Represents Campus Dining at various events across campus and can clearly communicate with students, parents and various campus stakeholders about Campus Dining initiatives, philosophy, utilization etc.
• Provides oversight for various renovation and/or new construction projects in dining spaces, ensuring that they are kept on time and on budget.
• Regularly inspects dining controlled facilities, providing feedback when deficiencies are found and follows up to make sure corrections have been made.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business, or relevant field.
• 5 years of experience in restaurant management and/or hospitality management with at least one year of experience hiring, developing, supervising, and evaluating staff.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of food service operations to include planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, record keeping, and safety.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$65,220 - $117,390

Job Category
Student Affairs

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
01/08/2025

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48929
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
3. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business, or a relevant field?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 5 years of experience in restaurant management and/or hospitality management with at least one year of experience hiring, developing, supervising, and evaluating staff?
   • Yes
   • No