Arts Program Coordinator - Ops, Events & Communications

University of Mississippi; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi seeks an experienced administrative coordinator to manage day-to-day operations for an interdisciplinary Institute. You will assist with grants administration, budgeting, events, and reporting, while coordinating communications with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and partners.

The role emphasizes strong writing, project management, and collaboration across departments such as Art & Art History, Music, and Theatre & Film within the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in arts administration, communications, business or related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating administrative operations and grants support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities across audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to deadlines and details.
• Experience with office software, CMS and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations for the Institute.
• Support budget tracking, purchasing, reimbursements, and financial documentation.
• Assist with event logistics including space reservations, contracts, and travel.
• Maintain organized records, databases, and reporting systems.
• Draft newsletters, press releases, and internal communications.
• Support marketing materials and branding aligned with the university.

Skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Project management

Independent with collaboration

Office software

Web content management systems

Social media management

Graphic design/digital communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMS platforms

Social media tools

Job description

University of Mississippi seeks an experienced administrative coordinator to manage day-to-day operations for an interdisciplinary Institute. You will assist with grants administration, budgeting, events, and reporting, while coordinating communications with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and partners.

The role emphasizes strong writing, project management, and collaboration across departments such as Art & Art History, Music, and Theatre & Film within the university.