Food Services Office Support Specialist

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Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Food Service/Hospitality

Department: University Housing

Classification: Office Specialist 1

Appointment Type and Duration: Academic Year (Classified), Ongoing

Salary: $16.60 - $21.96 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

August 15, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online application, including relevant work history, dates of employment, and education. We use that information to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications. Please also include three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

University Catering and Conference Services is a business enterprise of University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management. It is committed to supporting student success by cultivating inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable state-of-the-art housing, dining, and social and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will enrich the future.

We value equity and inclusion, responsibility and integrity, innovation and learning, and safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.

University Housing units which include Business Services Operations, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Promotions & Student Recruitment, and Residence Life. University Housing is a $100-million dollar educational and business department that is a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).

Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University. Students who live on campus their first year have higher grades, are retained at the University of Oregon at higher rates, graduate at higher rates, and graduate more quickly.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide clerical assistance to the diverse Dining Service operations. The Food Services Office Support Specialist will perform general office work that may include varying amounts of record and document processing, file maintenance, volume word processing, mail handling, public contact/information dissemination, clear communication for guests/students, basic bookkeeping, answering phones, and data entry.

Work is performed in support of Dining Services and requires a general knowledge of institutional business operations, policies, procedures, and office technology. This position exhibits appropriate professional behavior encouraging a respectful and inclusive work environment. This position is a full-time, 9-month position that will be scheduled based on the needs of the various operations in Dining.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of courses or training in Office Technology; OR

• One year of general clerical experience which included typing, word processing, or other generation of documents; OR

• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work effectively independently as well as with a team.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and stay organized with keen attention to detail.

• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Ability to understand and follow guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with food service software.

• Experience working in the hospitality industry.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttps://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listedhere (https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting) .

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Advertised: August 1, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

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