The Sr. Program Coordinator is part of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA) in the Law School at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for supporting the VPA’s operations and program coordination. This position reports administratively to the Executive Director and functionally to the Faculty Director of VPA. To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, list of references and undergraduate transcripts. The position is expected to work in Nashville, TN.

The Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA) focuses on a small number of cutting-edge topics in political economy and regulation. We bring research, education, and policy proposals in these areas from infancy to maturity and periphery to centrality. We cultivate, grow, and spread research, education, and policy ideas—and at a pace that aligns with the urgency of today's challenges. We are currently in the midst of a political economy revolution. From antitrust to trade, swift changes are taking place that are reshaping how policymakers and the general public think about economic policy. These changes create an opportunity to advance new paradigms, research, and policy ideas. We are action focused. Each project we undertake seeks to accelerate developments in education, research, policy, and public debate.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Work in coordination with the VPA Faculty Director, Executive Director, and others in support of VPA’s operations and programming.

• Work closely with faculty director and executive director in support of building and operating VPA.
• Coordinate conferences, workshops, guest speaker and other event programming.
• Coordinate human resources tasks.
• Coordinate management of press and communications including review and maintenance of web pages for the VPA website.
• Coordinate project management.
• Assist with general outreach and development efforts.
• Assemble payment requests and procurement orders for Oracle Procurement Requestors. Maintain documentation of research related expenditures, familiarity with university COA and POET numbers.
• Design event posters, fliers, signage, and conference materials.
• Provide knowledge management support, updating and organizing institutional resources.
• Maintain documentation of program related expenditures and advise Executive Director on budget.
• Coordinate complex meeting/conferences/event logistics and program budgetary activities with Finance & Administrative Services.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility; the position reports administratively to the Executive Director and functionally to the Faculty Director of VPA.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree is necessary.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience is necessary. Experience in a higher education setting is preferred. Candidates should have an interest in economic policy, political economy, regulation, and/or law.
• Ability to demonstrate maturity, creativity and initiative is necessary.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects is necessary. Relocation to Nashville is necessary.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.