Clerk III - Catering Coordinator

Requirements

• Experience coordinating catering, hospitality, event planning, or food service operations.
• Experience preparing contracts, proposals, or invoices.
• Experience using catering management, event management, point-of-sale, or customer relationship management software.
• Experience training, leading, or supervising student employees, temporary staff, or team members.
• Experience working in a higher education, conference center, hospitality, or large-scale event environment.
• What You Can Expect
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day
• Retirement plans with generous university contributions
• A free meal with every shift
• Paid time off , sick leave, and holiday pay - enjoy holidays off
• The opportunity to influence how food is prepared and served across campus
• About ISU Dining
• For more information about the department, visit the ISU Catering website
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Application Instructions:
• To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter
• Why Choose Iowa State University?
• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
• Appointment Type:
• Regular
• Number of Months Employed Per Year:
• 12 Month Work Period
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Pay Grade:
• 08
• Original Posting Date:
• June 17, 2026
• Posting Close Date:
• July 5, 2026
• Job Requisition Number:
• R19432
• General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Title: Clerk III - Catering Coordinator Job Group: Merit Required Minimum Qualifications: - Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment. Job Description: Help create memorable events while delivering exceptional customer service! This role serves as a key point of contact for catering clients, coordinating event details from initial inquiry through execution. Responsibilities include preparing sales proposals, managing contracts in catering software, generating production requests, and ensuring accurate billing and customer satisfaction through timely communication and follow-up. The position works closely with customers, student organizations, and campus partners to support successful catering events and daily operations. Additional duties include training and supervising student office staff, coordinating departmental needs, maintaining office supplies, assisting with event setup and teardown, and providing support for food service operations and cashiering as needed. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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