Assistant Director, Women's Center

The Assistant Director serves on the management team of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, a campus unit which addresses the needs of women and issues of gender equity at Vanderbilt University. The Assistant Director aids the Director in the day-to-day management of the Women’s Center, coordinates major programming events and ongoing programming activities, facilitates student leadership development, advises student interns and groups, and supervises the Center’s graduate assistant. Reporting to the Director of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, the Assistant Director collaborates across departments and divisions in service of the mission of the Women’s Center. This is a full-time, onsite position. 

About the Work Unit:
Founded in 1978, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is a resource for programming, support, and referrals related to gender equity topics such as sexual health, pregnancy, body image, disordered eating, healthy relationships, and women’s leadership. Home to undergraduate student internships such as Vandy Sex Ed, the Bold Space, and the Women’s Center Ambassadores, as well as to signature events including the Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is an affirming space for women and for all members of the Vanderbilt community that actively resists sexism and all forms of oppression.

About Student Affairs:
Student Affairs serves a central role in student learning and development at Vanderbilt, advancing the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service. Student Affairs at Vanderbilt cultivates vibrant, inclusive communities that foster a student’s sense of belonging and wellbeing through collaborative partnerships, transformative learning experiences, and an accessible and holistic network of resources. We value connection, belonging, compassion, development, and innovation. Our staff are committed to continued growth in knowledge, awareness, skills, and experience engaging with these priorities in a higher education environment.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Program Management:
• Design, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate university-wide events related to women’s and gender issues for students, faculty, and staff.
• Execute programming in a coordinated and logistically sound manner to maximize impact. This includes but is not limited to securing reservations and catering, developing marketing materials and timelines, submitting events to relevant calendars, and creating relevant assessments.

Marketing:
• Utilize office listservs, social media accounts, and marketing materials to tell a compelling and accurate story of the work of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center at Vanderbilt to drive engagement.

Student Mentorship:
• Provide financial guidance to student organizations and student-driven programming.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate student interns and members of student groups.
• Meet with students, faculty, and staff to provide information about campus and community resources, support, and referrals.

Other duties include but are not limited to:
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate graduate assistants and student workers.
• Represent the Women’s Center at various events, on committees, and at other meetings.
• Participate in events with Student Affairs partner offices as needed (Diverse ‘Dores Day, cultural celebrations, etc.) to support colleagues and ensure these events run smoothly.
• Maintain an understanding of institutional and departmental financial policies related to areas such as travel, procurement, expense, and time reporting to ensure compliance and proper stewardship of university resources.

Supervisory Relationships:
This position supervises a graduate assistant and multiple student interns; this position reports administratively and functionally to the director of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center.

Education and Certifications:
• A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, relevant military experience, and relevant skills is necessary.
• A master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Experience and Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of women’s and gender equity issues both within and beyond a higher education environment is required.
• Excellent decision-making and time management skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience coordinating programs and initiatives related to women, gender equity, sexuality, and/or social justice broadly is strongly preferred.
• A strong interest in mentoring and developing students is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills including ability to develop and cultivate professional relationships is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds attending a highly selective institution with a broad range of campus groups, departments, and organizations is preferred.
• Experience with event planning and event management skills are preferred

**To be fully considered for the role, please submit a cover letter along with your resume.