PGM Program Coordinator, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality [R0150566]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

About The Position

The PGA Golf Management (PGM) Program Coordinator provides administrative, academic, and operational support to ensure the successful delivery of the PGA-accredited Golf Management program and Golf Center programming. This position works closely with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industry partners to coordinate day-to-day program operations, maintain compliance with PGA of America accreditation requirements, and foster professional development opportunities for students. The Coordinator serves as a central resource to align academic outcomes with PGA membership standards, industry expectations, and the mission of the college/university. Situated just blocks away from the world's greatest hospitality laboratory—the Las Vegas Strip—the Harrah College of Hospitality enjoys unparalleled access to the hotels and resorts that are shaping the industry. Consistently ranked among the top five hospitality programs in the world, the College provides students with the theoretical and practical foundation needed to succeed in the competitive hospitality field. Faculty members are internationally-renowned, and alumni consist of some of the most influential leaders in the industry, with graduates overseeing major hotel brands, restaurants, event firms, and Fortune 500 companies. The College offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with concentrations in Event Design and Management, Gaming Management, Hospitality Beverage Management, Human Resource Management, Innovative Restaurant Management, and PGA Golf Management; a Master of Hospitality Administration; a Master of Science in Hotel Administration; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration. In addition, the College offers two dual degrees: a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Hotel Administration; and a Master of Science in Information Management Systems. In the Fall of 2025, the College enrolled 1,391 undergraduate students and 154 graduate students. The College has approximately 43 full-time faculty members (including tenured, tenure-track, faculty-in-residence, and lecturers), 9 classified staff, and 33 professional staff. In addition, in any given semester, there are approximately 15+ part-time instructors. The College believes that partnering with industry is key to student success. Each year, the College organizes hundreds of internships, welcomes more than 100 national hospitality brands for recruitment events, and pairs an average of 175 industry mentors with students. These crucial relationships help build careers. For more information about the Harrah College of Hospitality, please visit https://www.unlv.edu/hospitality

Requirements

This position requires a bachelor’s from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
1-3 years of experience in the golf industry.
PGA Class A membership required.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.