Nutrition and Hospitality Program Coordinator

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Department: Nutrition & Hospitality Management Job Summary: The Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a Nutrition and Hospitality Program Coordinator. This position provides comprehensive administrative, academic, fiscal, and operational support across the department, serving as a primary administrative backbone for NHM’s accredited academic programs, graduate programs, and Lenoir Dining facility operations. Working closely with the Department Chair, Graduate Program Coordinators, Undergraduate Program Directors, and faculty, the Coordinator advances student success, program quality, and accreditation excellence while ensuring seamless departmental workflows. Key responsibilities include coordinating graduate and undergraduate program administration, supporting accreditation compliance and student success initiatives, and serving as a key liaison between students, faculty, staff, and external partners. Additionally, this role oversees departmental procurement and fiscal operations, including managing the departmental P-card, processing budgets and purchase requisitions, maintaining physical inventory, and sourcing equipment, maintenance supplies, and classroom materials for Lenoir Dining in accordance with university policies. The Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi invites applications for an Nutrition and Hospitality Program Coordinator. This position serves as the primary administrative and operational support for NHM's accredited academic programs, graduate programs support, and Lenoir Dining support. The coordinator works closely with the department chair, graduate program coordinators, undergraduate program directors, and department faculty to advance student success, program quality, and accreditation excellence. Job Description: Examples of Work Performed 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. Day-to-day food purchasing is managed by instructional personnel associated with Lenoir Dining. 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 accr…

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