Senior Manager, Food Services & Business Operations

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Generous leave policies

Fitness center access

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Assistant Director, Business Operations and Food Services to join Residential Life, Housing and Food Services. You will help shape the student experience through dining, business operations, marketing, and summer guest housing programs.

The role involves coordinating contracts, supervising staff, managing budgets, reports, and databases, and building strong campus partnerships to ensure compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience, or a Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience.
• Related experience: contract oversight, marketing strategy, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of the university’s preferred dining contract and ensure vendors meet contractual expectations.
• Support and oversee staff involved in marketing and summer guest housing programs.
• Manage and monitor budgets, purchasing processes, reports, and business operations.
• Oversee databases, reporting, updates, and staff training.
• Develop relationships with campus partners, students, faculty, staff, and external vendors.
• Interpret and apply university policies, procedures, purchasing requirements, and regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and support staff while helping projects move forward efficiently.

Skills

Budget oversight

Vendor management

Staff supervision

Marketing coordination

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Assistant Director, Business Operations and Food Services to join Residential Life, Housing and Food Services. You will help shape the student experience through dining, business operations, marketing, and summer guest housing programs.

The role involves coordinating contracts, supervising staff, managing budgets, reports, and databases, and building strong campus partnerships to ensure compliant operations.