Dining Service Office Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance options (medical, dental, V5

Scholarship program

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Dining Service Office Associate to provide essential administrative support for a residential dining center. The role includes assist­ing with cash handling, inventory management, and coordination of payroll processes in collaboration with Student Life HR.

With a focus on reliable customer service and strong attention to detail, you will support invoicing, purchasing, and overall daily operations across the Dining Services complex.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience providing administrative support.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to provide customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support daily dining administrative operations.
• Provide register and cash-handling support and training.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Help manage personnel and payroll processes in coordination with Student Life HR.
• Work with Student Life Business Services to ensure invoices and purchase requisitions follow UNL procedures.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Job description

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Position Information

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination

Working Title

Working Title Dining Service Office Associate

Department

Department Housing: AS Dining Service-1135

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260880

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/02/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/10/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

The Dining Service Office Associate is a key position that provides administrative support for a residential complex dining center.

As the Dining Service Office Associate you will:

• Support daily dining administrative operations Provide register and cash-handling support and training.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Help manage personnel and payroll processes in coordination with Student Life HR.
• Work with Student Life Business Services to ensure invoices and purchase requisitions follow UNL procedures.
• Provide operational coverage across the Dining Services complex.

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match
• 2 years of work experience providing administrative support.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to provide customer service.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cash handling and reconciling deposits/transactions.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please briefly describe your administrative support experience including years of experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your computer proficiency.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience providing customer service as well as your attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

  (Open Ended Question)