Program Specialist - HIA

Triton College; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton College is seeking a Program Specialist - HIA to support the Hospitality Industry Administration program. The position is hourly and grant funded, offering up to 28 hours per week at $25.00 per hour.

The role involves maintaining facilities, inventory control, safety, marketing materials, and assisting students with advising and scheduling, while collaborating with faculty and staff. Strong computer skills and the ability to work independently are valued.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and culinary-related certification.
• Certificate or Associate’s Degree in Culinary/Baking & Pastry is preferred.
• Food Safety Manager’s license is required; BASSET license is a plus.
• Two years in hospitality, inventory, retail, or food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department labs, offices, storage, cleaning, organizing, and restocking daily.
• Inventory control: ordering, receiving, and maintaining pars.
• Identify and address safety concerns.
• Clean and maintain professional food service equipment; coordinate with maintenance.
• Prepare marketing materials and update departmental web pages.
• Support program events: recruitment, community events, and campus outlets.
• General admin duties: calls, emails, filing, scheduling, quotes, meetings, minutes.
• Support student success through advising and registration, and connect to campus resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outlook

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate or Associate’s Degree in Culinary/Baking & Pastry

Food Safety Manager’s License

BASSET license (preferred)

Job description

Welcome to the Triton College Employment Portal

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• 1. Rate of pay of $25.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.
• 2. Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).
• 3. Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screening.
• 4. Triton College is an AA/EOE
• 5. Please note that this is a grant funded position

Posting Summary

Posting Number

Posting Number S00634P

Position Title

Position Title Program Specialist - HIA

Position Type

Position Type Hourly

Department

Department Business and Technology

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS :

Support the faculty, students, and department of the Hospitality Industry Administration program. Contribute to the mission of the college as a whole.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Certificate or Associate’s Degree in Culinary/Baking & Pastry. Food Safety Manager’s License required. BASSET license preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of work experience in the Hospitality industry; inventory, retail, or food service.

Skills:Computer proficiency, especially Outlook and MS Office. Willing to learn new technologies. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently; self-starter.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITES :

• 1. Maintain department laboratories, offices, and storage facilities, including cleaning, organizing, and restocking daily.
• 2. Inventory control, including ordering, receiving, and establishing & maintaining pars.
• 3. Identify and ameliorate safety concerns.
• 4. Clean and maintain professional food service equipment. Interface with internal and external maintenance services as required.
• 5. Maintain and prepare marketing materials, including departmental web pages.
• 6. Participate in various activities of the program, including recruitment events, community events, and supporting departmental retail outlets.
• 7. General administrative duties, e.g., answering phone calls, emails, filing, assisting with course scheduling, obtaining quotations for products and services, setting up meetings, taking minutes, etc.
• 8. Support student success through advising, registration, and connecting students with campus resources.
• 9. Other duties as assigned.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/19/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

• 1. Rate of pay of $25.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.
• 2. Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).
• 3. Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screening.
• 4. Triton College is an AA/ EOE
• 5. Please note that this is a grant funded position

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