Accepting work-study and regular pay applicants.
Upon completion of your Workday application, we need you to apply for the University Dining position also on our student employment application form. Please use the following link. Save this link into a new browser for easy access after applying on Workday.
http://bit.ly/university-dining-employment-application
Accountability
Reports to the University Dining Financial Specialist.
Responsibilities
The Business Operations Assistant will assist with basic business operations of University Dining. This requires working with a variety of software programs including Foodservice Suite/NetMenu, EventMaster, WISER, Microsoft Excel and others that connect food service, commerce activities, and the business operations of University Dining. Many of these programs are also utilized in other departments across the UWSP campus to enhance and optimize their business operations. This position will assist with data entry, counting deposits, running reports, processing payments, and procurement activities
Specific Duties
- Perform basic operations within various software programs.
- Data entry of invoices from vendors.
- Process invoices for payment.
- Run reports in various systems.
- Count deposits for dining locations.
- Assist in procurement processes.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings.
- Complete University Dining Orientation and all mandatory trainings.
- Follow policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- This position is ideal for a student with an interest in learning more about University Dining’s business operations.
- Must be able to work 10-12 hours per week. Once trained, alternative weekday (early morning or evening hours) and weekend shifts could be permissible.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, good interpersonal skills, strong oral communication skills, and active listening skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher).
- Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated.)
- Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with unit specific trainings as part of their employment onboarding.
- Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students’ future employment status.
Learning Outcomes
Although your job in University Dining may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here are transferable and will help you within any career path while also giving you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume. As a result of their involvement in the
University Dining student employment program, student employees will gain experience in:
- Job Knowledge
- Personal Development
- Responsibility/Task Completion
- Customer Service
- Community Engagement
- Inclusivity at Work
- Work Practices
- Judgement/Problem Solving
- Success Attributes
Base Wage
$12.50/hour
Key Job Responsibilities:Special Notes:Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Skills Required
- Be enrolled as at least a part-time student (6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPA of 2.0+).
- Able to work 10-12 hours per week (with possible early morning/evening or weekend shifts once trained).
- Pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position will be evaluated).
- Complete UWSP mandatory trainings, University Dining Orientation, and unit-specific trainings as part of onboarding.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, good interpersonal skills, strong oral communication, and active listening skills.
- Ability to perform data entry, process invoices/payments, count deposits, run reports, and assist procurement activities.
- Willingness/ability to use and learn software such as Foodservice Suite/NetMenu, EventMaster, WISER, and Microsoft Excel.
- Interest in learning about University Dining business operations and gaining transferable workplace skills.
What We Do
University of Wisconsin – Superior is a public higher education institution dedicated to fostering an environment of trust and cooperation centering on the worth of all individuals. Through the liberal arts tradition, the university provides academic opportunities and support, including federally funded initiatives like the Upward Bound program, which is specifically designed to prepare high school students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
.jpg)
