Nutrition and Hospitality Program Coordinator

University of Mississippi•University, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi is seeking a Nutrition and Hospitality Program Coordinator. This role provides comprehensive administrative, academic, fiscal, and operational support for the department's accredited academic programs, graduate programs, and Lenoir Dining facility operations. The Coordinator will work closely with the Department Chair, Graduate Program Coordinators, Undergraduate Program Directors, and faculty to enhance student success, program quality, and accreditation excellence, while ensuring efficient departmental workflows. Key duties include managing program administration, supporting accreditation compliance, and acting as a liaison between various stakeholders. The position also involves overseeing departmental procurement and fiscal operations, including P-card management, budget processing, and sourcing necessary supplies for Lenoir Dining in adherence to university policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Required)
6 Years of Relevant experience (Required)

Responsibilities

Coordinates on- and off-campus recruitment activities for undergraduate and graduate programs, including outreach events and prospective student communications.
Serves as a point of contact for prospective graduate students, providing program information and guiding applicants through the inquiry and admissions process.
Manages operational procurement for Lenoir Dining, including equipment purchases, maintenance supplies, classroom materials, and non-food inventory, in compliance with university purchasing policies.
Manages physical inventory tracking and supply management for Lenoir Dining, maintaining accurate records of equipment and materials.
Monitors Lenoir Dining budget activity, processes requisitions and purchase orders, and coordinates with vendors and dining services partners to support day-to-day operational needs.
Manages the departmental procurement card (P-card for Lenoir dining, including making authorized purchases for equipment, maintenance, classroom supplies, and other operational needs; reconciling transactions; maintaining receipts and documentation; and ensuring compliance with university P-card policies and audit requirements.
Serves as the departmental point person for the departmental assurance of learning, supporting assessment data collection, Courseleaf curriculum management, and accreditation documentation for ACPHA- and ACEND-accredited programs.
Assists with curriculum management through Courseleaf, including course updates, catalog revisions, and curriculum approval processes in coordination with faculty and program directors.
Supports accreditation efforts for department programs, including organizing documentation, coordinating self-study data collection, and assisting with site visit preparation for accrediting bodies such as ACPHA and ACEND.
Works with Graduate Program Coordinators (GPC) and program directors in hospitality management, the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), and the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CP) to manage graduate admissions workflows, including application processing, applicant communications, coordination with the Graduate School, and management of student holds and enrollment exceptions.
Maintains and updates graduate and undergraduate program catalogs and curriculum documentation in coordination with program directors and GPCs, including catalog revisions and administrative approval processes.
Manages inbound international travel requests and study abroad approvals for students, ensuring compliance with university policies and coordinating with relevant university offices.
Provides administrative support to the department chair, including assistance with faculty and staff searches, committee coordination, and departmental reporting as assigned.
Maintains accurate student and program records to support accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Supports faculty with administrative needs and assists with departmental events and initiatives as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.