Thomas Metcalf Lunch Program Coordinator
Illinois State UniversityAbout the role
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Thomas Metcalf School
Job Summary
The Thomas Metcalf Lunch Program Coordinator is the head of the Thomas Metcalf School Lunch Program. This position is responsible for hiring and training of staff, maintaining a budget, billing with support of the Thomas Metcalf Business Manager, food service, ordering, and all related needs.
This position is subject to summer academic break layoff, typically June through July.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree
- Food sanitation management certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- One year of professional level experience working with or around children
Preferred Qualifications
- The following skills and/or abilities:
a. Technical skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and basic bookkeeping software.
b. Strong interpersonal skills.
c. Strong oral and written communication skills.
d. Ability to work independently. - Supervisory experience.
Work Hours
9:00am-1:30pm, Monday through Friday
This is a part time, permanent position. Part time employee premiums for insurance coverage are calculated based on percentage of time worked. Please contact Benefits Services for more information at (309) 438-8311.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
- Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Proposed Starting Date
August 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Optional Applicant Documents
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application dea
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