Assistant Manager Dining

Full Consideration Date

01/23/2026

The University of Northern Iowa Dining team is known for serving the best college food in Iowa, creating a welcoming and well‑maintained environment that enhances student life. From preparing meals to supporting daily operations, this dedicated group plays a vital role in campus culture—fostering connection, comfort, and community through every plate served.

With a focus on student satisfaction and engagement, quality execution and service, this position will work closely with their team to coordinate and supervise the general operations of a university dining center ensuring consistency across venues and creating great customer service. They will solicit and respond to customers; utilize Food Pro and other systems to ensure compliance with departmental procedures and cost management;

assist with staff and student employment process; and assist in recommendation of new and/or revised departmental operational policies, procedures and standards.

Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of experience in institutional food service operations, retail food service, catering, or related field. A culinary degree plus four years of related experience may be substituted. Student experience will be considered. Regular work outside of normal work hours and weekend work will be necessary.

Bachelor's degree in institutional, hotel or restaurant management, dietetics, business management or related field; strong customer service skills; ability to multitask; and excellent team management skills.

Job Category:
Professional and Scientific

Type of Position:
Regular

Service

Schedule:

10 Month;
The service schedule for this position includes 182 scheduled work days per fiscal year. Scheduled days generally follow the periods when classes are in session, with summer break off. A typical work week is Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.

All application materials received by January 23, 2026, will be given full consideration. If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type “Find Jobs” in the search bar to view and apply for open positions. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.

The following materials must be attached when applying:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support or call 319‑273‑2422.

$36,000 to commensurate

Pay Grade: 118

Pay Basis:
Salary

Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo‑Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non‑temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit

If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment or call (319) 273‑2422.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.