Assistant Director of Dining Outreach & Engagement

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Working Title Assistant Director of Dining Outreach & Engagement

Department Housing Dining Service-1131

Requisition Number S_260798

Posting Open Date 09/30/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

The Assistant Director of Dining Outreach and Engagement is a strategic leadership role within University of Nebraska–Lincoln Dining Services. This position is primarily responsible for developing and implementing experiential dining programs, concept innovations, limited-time offers, pop-up events, and themed culinary activations that enhance the overall dining experience across UNL’s dining service units. The Assistant Director plays a crucial role in shaping the dining identity of UNL , fostering community engagement, generating new revenue streams and ensuring Dining Services remains dynamic, innovative, and responsive to evolving student and guest expectations.

The Assistant Director of Dining Outreach and Engagement will:

• Elevate the dining experience through innovation and concept development by designing engaging programs and initiatives that create memorable experiences, strengthen student and guest loyalty, and inspire continuous curiosity across the dining team.
• Enhance and define the UNL Dining brand by positioning the department as a leader in experiential dining and campus hospitality—championing creativity, storytelling, and excellence in every guest interaction.
• Drive financial growth and strategic impact through well-planned programs, limited-time offers, and new revenue streams that attract diverse audiences, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, while maintaining cost-effective operations.
• Advance continuous improvement and adaptability by leveraging feedback, participation data, and market research to refine programs, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities for new concepts or revitalization of existing venues.
• Apply strong business and operational acumen to program planning, resource allocation, vendor partnerships, and budget management—ensuring innovation is balanced with fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Lead and collaborate across teams by working closely with culinary, marketing, operations, admissions, and front-of-house teams to translate creative ideas into cohesive, high-quality dining experiences that reflect the mission and values of University Housing and Dining.

This position is considered essential and must be able to work occasional nights and weekends to support campus-wide events and programs.
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When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off
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