Administrative Program Assistant-Catering Sales Assistant - OSU - UHDS

University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) is seeking an Administrative Program Assistant-Catering Sales Assistant.

This is a full-time, regular (12-month), classified position on the Corvallis campus.

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this position, please go to or direct them to the OSU Jobs website, which is referenced below.

Why Should You Apply?

Join a team with commitment to the highest level of customer service

Promotion opportunities

We promote work/life balance

Fun work environment

Work a set, consistent schedule of 40 hours per week

Starting wage is $20.37

State benefits, paid leave time (15 vacation/personal days, 10 holidays), and reduced college tuition for an immediate family member!

A state pension PLUS an individual retirement account that is funded by 6% from OSU!

Applicants must apply online with OSU.

For detailed information and to apply, go to the OSU Jobs website: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/170732

Posting # P05343CT. Closing date is 7-28-2025.

Responsibilities:

The purpose of this position is to assist the Catering Sales Operations Manager in all aspects of sales and event coordination related to these sales, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction for our clients. This role requires excellent communication skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in driving sales, managing client relationships, gathering event details, processing event invoices, and communication of details to the culinary and service teams to ensure the successful execution of events.

About Oregon State University Catering:

University Catering is a full-service caterer offering a wide variety of campus events, including small intimate gatherings, business meetings, conferences, weddings, and black-tie events ranging in size from 5 to over 2,000 guests. University Catering offers standard or specialized menus to meet every client’s needs. University Catering generates approx. $3 million in sales. The total number of events per day ranges from 10 to 40. OSU focuses on local and sustainable ingredients, healthy food options and cooking from scratch.

University Catering is committed to bridging the community and Oregon State University by enhancing campus experiences through hospitality and creating career ready students. At University Catering we approach every event and every interaction with intention through shared ownership. As a team we focus on Inclusivity, Acceptance and Communication, and we act with a commitment to Developing of ourselves, our team, and our students.

UHDS recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. UHDS houses over 4,800 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, 10-14 retail and coffee shop locations across campus, a market, and a limited number of family apartments. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services — we receive no State or General fund allocation.

https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/food/food-service-hiring

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who share our vision of an inclusive community.