Catering Coordinator - Administrative Assistant I

Maryland Connect; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury University in Maryland is seeking a Catering Coordinator - Administrative Assistant I to manage catering event contracts, coordinate communications, and support billing processes. You will serve as the main liaison among Catering, Dining Hall, UDS Retail, and Conference Services, ensuring seamless operations.

Responsibilities include handling initial client contact, disseminating details to teams, updating stakeholders, and assisting with event-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and email/calendar software.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering event contracts, initial customer contact and post-event billing communications.
• Disseminate information to team members and coordinate with multiple campus departments.
• Support Catering work requests and act as liaison among departments.

Skills

Office administration

Written communication

Proofreading

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Email/calendar management

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Calendar apps

Job description

Job Posting:

JR102185 Catering Coordinator - Administrative Assistant I (Open)

Department:

University Dining Svcs-Catering, JM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

09-17-2026

Close Date:

$21.75 - $23.00

Job Description:

Job Summary

This position exists to efficiently manage accurate catering event contracts, including initial customer contact, dissemination to all appropriate team members, updates, and post event billing communication. This staff member participates in a variety of activities with the Catering department and assists in executing Catering work requests when necessary. Serves as main point of contact between Catering, Dining Hall, UDS Retail, and Conference Services, main liaison with all campus departments.

Authority and Accountability

This position reports directly to the Catering Associate Director. While not having any assigned direct reports, this position assists in the management/supervision of an operational unit. This position has no budgetary responsibility or authority.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: 2 years’ experience providing administrative support.

OTHER: Applicants may be required to complete the institutions required skills assessment to be considered. Some positions require specific skills such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, email or calendaring software, and Internet proficiency.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing. Ability to proofread and edit written documents. Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation programs, Internet, email and calendaring software. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ work history with Salisbury University between 2021 and present.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Additional Job Information:

The position is a Contingent II, full-time, non-exempt position.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.