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Dining Operations Assistant

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 27, 2024

Dining Operations Assistant
Posting Number	req21031
Department	Student Food Service
Department Website Link	https://union.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Arizona Student Unions is looking for a Data Operations Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant I) to join our team. The Dining Operations Assistant position primary role is to support dining locations. The ideal candidate will possess analytical skills to assist with preparation of spreadsheet reports and invoice entry using our food management system, POS system, and vendor interfaces. The position assists with inventory maintenance in convenience stores. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Data Entry and Database Oversight * Enter invoices accurately into FoodPro, the Food Management system. * Maintain and update item numbers for C-Store products, including pack size and pricing adjustments. Vendor and Inventory Coordination * Verify vendor approvals for ordering units to maintain supply chain efficiency. * Review all C-Store invoices for accuracy, ensuring pricing consistency. * Track and report on pricing trends and inventory fluctuations to ensure the unit remains competitive and aligned with current market conditions. * Identify issues like supply chain disruptions and take proactive steps to find alternatives and make recommendations to leadership. Inventory and Trend Analysis * Monitor inventory reports from C-Stores to identify pricing drifts, quantity changes and trends in product movement. * Utilize FoodPro to pull and analyze reports, importing data into Excel for further organization and evaluation. * Conduct market basket comparisons to assess competitive pricing and identify opportunities for price adjustments or promotions based on competitor analysis. * Evaluate pricing and inventory data to detect potential cost-saving opportunities or the need for adjustments based on market trends and historical data. Shelf Labeling and Pricing * Create and maintain shelf labels with item pricing, SKU numbers and shelf pricing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Ability to effectively communicate both in written and verbal * Knowledge and proficiency in database systems and excel * Knowledge of convenience/grocery stores * Ability to work independently and as a team Physical requirements: * Must be able to move/transport a maximum of 40 pounds
Minimum Qualifications	High School diploma or High School diploma equivalency is required
Preferred Qualifications	Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience with retail inventory Retail purchasing experience
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	University Operations
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$16.50 - $20.63
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	3
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$16.5
Grade Range Midpoint	$20.63
Grade Range Maximum	$24.75
Career Stream and Level	OC1
Job Family	Administrative Support
Job Function	Organizational Administration
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	11/11/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	HR-Client-StudentUns@arizona.edu.
Open Date	10/31/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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