2025-07-31
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Edwardsville
Illinois
62026
United States
Positio Title: Associate Director of Catering and Hospitality (CS26-035)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Apply Before: 00919
Department: MUC Food Service
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Description
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Catering and Hospitality (CS26-035). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
The Associate Director of Catering and Hospitality for Dining Services is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of catering operations and contributing to the strategic direction of campus dining at SIUE. Dining Services is one of 13 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community and guests with high-quality, efficient and innovative dining and catering options in a variety of settings dedicated to accentuating and enhancing the campus experience.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Required Qualifications
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Any one or combination totaling eight (8) years (96 months) from the categories below:
---Coursework in business, dietetics, culinary arts, food science, nutrition, hospitality, hotel, catering, restaurant, or institutional management, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
---30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
---Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
---90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
---Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
-Food service management work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in food service administration, institutional food services, dietetics, marketing, business administration or related field
-Five years' experience in event planning within a catering setting, food service management, and direct supervision in a catering atmosphere.
-Resourcefulness in meeting a variety of challenges in customer service, employee training, project management and efficient management of a service institution.
-Ability to produce results working as part of a team.
-Ability to organize and prioritize, plan work schedules, and assign duties.
-Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce sanitation, HACCP and safety procedures.
-Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, customer service skills.
-Basic computer knowledge.
-Ability to keep accurate records.
-Analytical and oral/written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and effective correspondence, reports, evaluations, training manuals and other materials.
-Ability to obtain or already have Basset Certification
Supplemental Information
Civil Service Information: Civil Service Application - FAQs
Application Instructions: How to Apply - Step by Step
Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 0039 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.
Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.
Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu
EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .
Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:
PI276667636
