Seawolf Dining Program Director

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to affect positive change related to improved dining customer experiences.
• Background in customer service, hospitality, and/ or culinary arts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational leadership ability.
• Ability to work simultaneously with a broad variety of vested interest groups and to foster a cooperative environment, and commitment to diversity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices used in the successful management of a restaurants, cafes, and/ or retail dining establishments.
• Ability to anticipate problems and implement corrective action.
• Strong orientation towards hospitality and customer service.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours as needed.
• Ability to move about the Anchorage campus’ dining and catering sites to support great customer service and food quality.
• Must have professional attitude and appearance.
Typical Experience:
Background in customer service, hospitality, and/ or culinary arts.
Required Education or Training:

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from a four-year accredited college or university with major course work in hospitality, culinary arts, business or public administration, or related field.

Minimum of 2-4 years of increasingly responsible hospitality experience.
FERPA certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.
Title IX certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.
Behavior Based Safety (BBS) certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.
Workplace Harassment Prevention certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.

Salary Information:

This is a full-time, 12-month, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.

To ensure consideration, please apply prior to 11:55 pm, Alaska Standard Time on October 27, 2022. This position will close to applications on October 27th at 11:55 pm, Alaska Standard Time. 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.

Advertised:12 Oct 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:27 Oct 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time