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Housing, Foods and Ancillary Services Manager

Penn State University
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Apr 2026
💰 $67,300/yr($46,400/yr$67,300/yr)

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

Campus Housing and Food Services Supervisors administer and oversee housing/food operations at specific Commonwealth Campus locations. The Supervisor's primary responsibility is to provide a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained living and working environment for students, families, staff, etc.

  • Administer and oversee residential and retail food services and housing facility operations at specific Commonwealth Campus locations; act as liaison between Housing/Foods, various University departments, and external customers/vendors
  • Provide a safe and secure residential and working environment; ensure compliance with safety and operational standards, food quality control procedures, and regulatory inspections; report and correct deficiencies; prepare for and respond to critical incidents
  • Execute environmental stewardship in all operational areas; project, schedule, and oversee equipment and facility maintenance; participate in renovations and upgrade projects; recommend equipment purchases; as directed, consult with contractors, architects, facility planners
  • Under management guidance and direction, research, develop, market, and implement new products, menus, recipes, concepts, and process efficiency improvements
  • Maintain supply, key, and equipment inventory; place orders, negotiate prices, and make purchases; resolve quality and quantity disputes
  • Review and analyze budgetary items; identify and propose business growth and cost containment opportunities
  • Create a student-centered work environment through residential community involvement; engage with students, student groups, athletics, academic leadership, parents, conference participants, camp attendees; provide timely response to inquiries; follow-up/escalate as needed
  • Hire, train, coach, schedule, supervise, and evaluate assigned employees; communicate and enforce standards
  • Follow Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions; participate in grievance procedures, hearings, and arbitrations as required
  • Participate in departmental and University-wide initiatives and committees; complete special projects and reports as assigned

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience ac

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