Director, The Food Processing Center

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: about 16 hours ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Director, The Food Processing Center
Department Food Processing Center-1181
Requisition Number S_240311
Posting Open Date 04/04/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/16/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Food Processing Center is a multi-disciplinary resource for food and bioprocessing industries, providing a combination of consulting, educational, and technical services in a confidential, price-competitive, and timely manner. The successful candidate for the position will travel as needed to manage business development relationships, market FPC capabilities, oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate projects and galvanize financial stability of the FPC. Success in the role will be measured by return on IANR’s investment and the accomplishments and impacts of the faculty, staff and the programs of the Center.
As Director of the Food Processing Center, you will:
  • Manage and direct the daily operations to support the day-to-day activities of staff by fostering an inclusive culture
  • Facilitate development, implementation and evaluation to address client needs
  • Manage and lead in building business development relationships by fostering interdisciplinary ties with departments and programs within the University and facilitating linkages to external food production and bioprocessing professionals
  • Source financial and in-kind support to fund research, development and outreach
  • Develop proposed project agreements and establish priorities and plans for projects
  • Coordinate marketing efforts of services to industry clientele and partners and promote the Dairy Store retail operations


At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.
We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:
  • Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
  • Retirement plans with university match
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in discipline or field relevant to preservation and transformation of food and other agricultural material plus six years increasingly responsible experience within the food or bioprocessing industry.
  • Experience managing increasingly complex projects/programs in a technical environment.
  • Experience in operations management and building strong business development relationships with clients, stakeholders and service providers to reach outcome driven solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in discipline or field relevant to Food Science and Technology plus ten years increasingly responsible experience within the food or bioprocessing industry.
  • Administrative experience in an academic environment including direct supervision of staff, budgets, expenditures, and program and brand development.
  • Significant and successful experience with startup companies or entrepreneurial endeavors.
  • Significant and successful experience in marketing services for food and bioprocessing industries.
  • Preventative Controls Qualified Individual, HACCP, Project Management licensure/certification preferred.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $110,000/yr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Terri Hutchison
[email protected]
402-472-5233
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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