Posting DetailsPosition Information
Job Title Director of Dining Services
Position Number 921911
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department SAH Dining Services
Department Homepage https://ecu.mydininghub.com/en
Advertising Department DINING SERVICES
Division Student Affairs
Classification Title Director Professional
Working Title Director of Dining Services
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $130,229 - $144,699
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Professional
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The
Division of Student Affairs is responsible for providing various student support, services and educational programs accessible to the university community. The division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being and career readiness. The division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.
Primary Purpose of Position The Director of Dining Services is responsible for the management of ECU's partnership with our food service contractor. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Living, this position works with our food service contractor to ensure that ECU, ECU Students, and our constituents receive value from this agreement and that ECU has a marquee program with a reputation for quality, value and service. The Director of Dining Services manages ECU's food service contract by verifying contract specifications are being met for sanitation and equipment standards, monitoring the food service operations and offerings of all dining locations, and ensuring commissions are maximized based on the contractor's financial reporting. The Director is responsible for projecting long-term and short-term budgeting needs including planning location renovations, concept renewals and changes, and setting goals for meal plan sales.
Key Responsibilities Include:- Contract Management 20%
- Financial Management 20%
- Administration 20%
- Student Interaction 10%
- Marketing 10%
- Other Duties 20%
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience - Master's degree and 5 years of experience; or Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience. Experience required is in food service delivery in higher education or hotel and/or resort management.
- At least 5 years of experience must include supervision of full-time staff.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience At least 3 years of experience in the role of a senior manager for a national or regional food service vendor for operations in higher education
Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date 10/07/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.Initial Screening Begins 10/22/2026
Rank LevelQuick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97586
