Dept Admin Coordinator – Nutrition & Public Health

Samford-University; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University in Homewood, AL seeks a Department Assistant to support the Chair and departments of Nutrition and Dietetics and Public Health. The role combines administrative precision with event coordination, helping faculty, students, and staff run daily operations smoothly.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, processing requisitions, coordinating travel, and assisting with accreditation reporting and on-campus events and residencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative tasks to support departmental operations effectively.
• Provides services related to faculty teaching, research, and service needs.
• Manages financial processes including P-card transactions and Banner requisitions.
• Maintains documentation filing systems and coordinates equipment maintenance requests.
• Serves as departmental administrator for Argos, Banner and Spaces.
• Coordinates events, travel, accommodations and visiting guest arrangements.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banner

Argos

Spaces

Qualtrics

Regions Intersect

Job description

Samford University in Homewood, AL seeks a Department Assistant to support the Chair and departments of Nutrition and Dietetics and Public Health. The role combines administrative precision with event coordination, helping faculty, students, and staff run daily operations smoothly.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, processing requisitions, coordinating travel, and assisting with accreditation reporting and on-campus events and residencies.