University Housing provides an essential element of the Illinois experience, with hundreds of employees across seven units working together to build and maintain safe, healthy and welcoming homes for our residents. We value the many diverse voices, opinions, experiences and identities of the Illinois community, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into each of our interactions, programs and decisions.
Dining Services focuses on making sure our residents are well served and eating tasty, sustainable and healthy meals. At the same time, our team provides high-end catering options that can service weddings, events and parties. Staff within our dining team also work on nutrition, operations, training, menu planning and so much more. While University Housing employs over 1,000 student staff each year, hundreds of those student staff members work on the dining staff and are a key part of the team.
Assist the Assistant Director of Menu Management and the Assistant Director Dietitian with the food safety programs. Supports dining operations and related programs and services that meet the nutritional needs of the student and customer population. Assist in the maintenance, operation and functionalities of the menu management system and waste reduction system. All University Housing staff will foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.
Menu Management
- Collaborate with Assistant Director Dietitian, Assistant Director of Culinary Services and the Senior Assistant Director in menu planning and recipe development to ensure the nutritional guidelines and standards are followed.
- Provide nutritional and technical support for the data entry and recipe maintenance within the menu management system.
- Operate and perform necessary maintenance to the databases for the menu management system. Assist the Assistant Director for Menu Management, Assistant Director for Procurement and Assistant Director Dietitian in ensuring that all databases, recipes and reports generated by the systems are accurate and reliable.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director Dietitian in the University Housing's nutrition awareness program with the goal of promoting health and wellness in accordance with the wellness objectives set forth by Dining Services including the food allergies program.
- Collaborate in the development of nutrition education both web-based and hard copy materials to be provided to individual students and groups of students.
- Develop forms used by operational units for quality control, standards, and reports findings.
- Participate in Dining Services meetings.
- Attend regional and national meetings to enhance professional development.
Advising
- Work with all Dining Services units on special projects related to menus and food preparation and procedures, as appropriate.
- Assist with objectives for Dining Services by interpreting the future needs for menu management needs.
- Make recommendations for upgrades, enhancements and changes, including software and hardware.
- Provide nutrition expertise to students and staff concerning health, wellness and diet.
- Prepare and administer the internal quality control program for food safety.
Other
- Interviews applicants, offering recommendations for hiring.
- Helps coordinate activities involving staff in training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: The work is mostly performed in an office setting. Some time may be spent in a kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperatures areas (-10 degrees F) and high temperature areas (+90 degrees F).
- Possession of current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Minimum of one (1) year food production management experience in an institution of higher education or health care, with a customer base of 500.
- HACCP Certification and Illinois Sanitation Certification.
- Experience in the development of menus and food preparation procedures.
- Experience with nutrition research and with recipe development and food calculations.
- Analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent communications skills suitable for training personnel and answering questions.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to work in an environment with a team with a range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Ready to make an impact?
Join a team where nutrition meets creativity, collaboration, and student wellness.
️ Work alongside talented culinary professionals
Support student health and wellness initiatives
Be part of a welcoming campus community
Enjoy the outstanding benefits of working for the University of Illinois
Interested in learning more about what makes this opportunity special?
View our Menu Management Dietitian Benefit Highlights flyer below to learn about the campus culture, excellent benefits, paid time off, retirement options, and tuition opportunities.
Menu Management Dietitian Position Highlights.pdf
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4704 - Dietitian Nutritionist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 9/7/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $59,000 to $70,000.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 24, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
Candidate Documents
Please upload the following documents:
- A current resume,
- Cover letter,
- Current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations,
- Credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and,
- Three professional references.
If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Housing Human Resources at [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.
Learn about Champaign-Urbana, our campus and the community we hope you choose to live and work in.
For more information regarding employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at University Housing Recruitment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected].
Requisition ID: 1036516
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
