JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Auxiliary & Business Services is seeking a Housing, Foods and Ancillary Services Manager 1.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate day-to-day operations in a housing and/or food service operation; may provide strategic planning input
• Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees
• Develop and maintain an environment where both internal and external customers are a top priority
• Inspect facilities and products to comply with standards for safety, sanitation, and quality
• Responsible for financial success through cost containment and business growth
• Order inventory of food and/or operational supplies
• May assist with or manage special events, catering functions, and conferences
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Oversee maintenance of the facility and care of equipment
• May research, develop and market new products, menus, recipes, and concepts
• Assign student residence space as necessary; review space allocation and recommend fee changes
• Participate in departmental and University-wide initiatives and committees; serve as a liaison with other University departments
• May recommend policy changes and set standards to ensure consistency among all units
• May coordinate professional development programs and marketing initiatives

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in hospitality, nutrition, or business-related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks .

Finance and Business is a value-driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. Auxiliary and Business Services is part of the Finance and Business team and has a vision of being a progressive, creative, innovative, and caring organization that provides the highest quality services, leadership, and expertise valued by our customers, our staff, and the communities we serve. Our values model those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our goal of effectively managing and developing human resources within Auxiliary and Business Services while providing optimum personal satisfaction and professional growth in a diverse, enriching, challenging, and stimulating environment. We also firmly believe in the value of Respect , which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member in Auxiliary and Business Services, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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