Director of Dining Services

## ***Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Project Program Manager (C)## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Project Program Manager (C)## **Job Duties:**# The University of Wisconsin Green Bay is a rapidly growing, student centered universitycommitted to transforming lives. UW-Green Bay continues to enhance academic offerings,strengthen community partnerships, and invest in a vibrant student experience. Our culture isdefined by innovation, engagement, and a deep focus on student success. The Director of DiningServices will help advance this mission by shaping dining experiences that support belonging,satisfaction, and the evolving needs of our students.The Director of Dining Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for allcampus dining services at UW Green Bay. This role serves as the primary liaison to theUniversity’s third party dining and vending partner, Chartwells, ensuring exceptional servicedelivery, continuous improvement, and a dining experience that exceeds the evolvingexpectations of students, faculty, staff, and guests. The Director of Dining Services will lead abold, campus wide dining transformation in collaboration with Chartwells, introducing newconcepts, elevating food quality, improving service efficiency, and redesigning the overall diningexperience. This will require innovation, performance monitoring, and accountability acrossoperations, quality, and customer satisfaction.We are seeking a leader who is deeply passionate about driving transformative change, elevatingour dining program, and creating a top tier student engagement experience.## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Oversee the operations, safety and security of Student Union facilities, event services, maintenance, and equipment* Responds to emergency situations such as fire, hazardous material, and medical emergencies* Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative and staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan* Supervises student engagement initiatives such as student organization management and advising, student governance advising, student programs and activities, and entertainment contracts* Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information* Builds inclusive and collaborative partnerships and events within the community* Executes and oversees self-operated and/or contracted auxiliary services and operations which may include university dining, bookstore, banking, vending, and other services* Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees* Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees**Department:**University Union**Compensation:**Compensation Range of $78,900 to $110,000. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).**Required Qualifications:*** Associate or bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration, food service management, or a related field* Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in dining services, hospitality, or facilities management* Demonstrated ability to lead improvement initiatives and manage complex operations* Experience overseeing contracted vendors or third-party service providers* Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills* ServSafe certification, or acquired within 90 days of employment**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience working in higher education dining or large-scale food service environments* Knowledge of franchise operations, meal plan systems, and student engagement best practices* Familiarity with sustainability programs and food waste reduction strategies**Conditions of Appointment:**This role is expected to be present during core business hours when the University Union is open, and to remain on call whenever dining services are operating. The position will also be required to attend high impact catering events outside normal business hours to provide supervision, as well as other events, including student engagement sessions, as needed.The home campus of this positionis Green Bay. Position is a full-time Limited appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.**How to Apply:**Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen.Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:* Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions* Resume# # ** Application Deadline**To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by **Sunday, December 21, 2025.****Contact Information:**If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:Human ResourcesPhone: (920) 465-2390Email:jobs@uwgb.edu## **The Successful Candidate**The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.## **Benefit Details**The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), #J-18808-Ljbffr