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University High School Lunch Program Coordinator

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Program Coordinator
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Posting Duration 7/6/2026 - 7/19/2026
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

The University High School Program Coordinator serves as the lead administrator for the University High Lunch Program. This position is responsible for the overall management and operation of the program, including ensuring the safety and compliance of food, facilities, and equipment. The Coordinator ensures that all aspects of the lunch program operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with applicable standards, codes, and institutional expectations and policies.

Key responsibilities include overseeing food safety and sanitation practices in alignment with applicable health regulations, managing food service operations and daily program activities, hiring, training, and supervising program staff, developing and maintaining the program budget, coordinating billing processes in partnership with the University High School Business Manager, procuring food, supplies, and equipment through appropriate ordering processes and suppliers, and ensuring facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe and operational condition.

This position is subject to summer academic break layoff, typically the month of 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/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree
At least one year of work experience in food service
ANSI accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate or ability to obtain within first month of employment
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience working in an education-related institution
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.
Prior experience working with or around teenagers.


Salary

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour, in addition to an excellent benefits package


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Kira Shelton
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments 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 deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Email: kgshelt@ilstu.edu
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Residency Requirement: If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-mo