Student Operations Intern - Dining Services

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Operations Intern for Dining Services. This role involves supporting UGA Dining Services via FoodPro, ensuring data integrity, reconciling invoices, and contributing to improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, proficiency in Excel, and an interest in data systems. The position provides valuable experience in a large-scale university dining environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in data systems, operations, or financial processes.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial and operational data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and maintain daily invoicing data in FoodPro.
• Identify and flag discrepancies or irregularities in system entries.
• Participate in special projects and assist with dining commons menu maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interest in data systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Student Operations Intern - Dining Services

Position Summary This position supports UGA Dining Services via The FoodPro Office using FoodPro, the department’s primary software tool for dining menu management and financials. The intern will assist in maintaining accurate data integrity, reconciling invoices for Dining Services, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. This role provides hands‑on experience in data management, system‑based operations, and financial reconciliation within a large‑scale university dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily invoice reconciliation: accurately enter and maintain daily invoicing data in FoodPro; ensure consistency and accuracy of system data across multiple dining units; identify and flag discrepancies or irregularities in system entries; verify the accuracy of entered invoice data and make necessary corrections to ensure invoice amounts reconcile with Auxiliary Accounts Payable reporting.
• Other systems work: learn critical components of FoodPro to maintain system accuracy; participate in special projects when required; assist with dining commons menu maintenance or inventory counts when needed.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in data systems, operations, or financial processes.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial and operational data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a professional environment.

Physical Demands

• Position of Trust: Yes
• Control of financial resources: Yes
• Requires P‑Card: No
• Driving requirement: No
• Interaction with minors: No
• Security access: No

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.