Program Assistant, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA), Law School

Vanderbilt University

  • Nashville, TN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job Category: Educational & Academic SupportJob Description:The Program Assistant is part of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA) in the Law School at Vanderbilt University and is an individual contributor responsible for supporting the VPA's operations and program coordination. 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, Senior Program Coordinator, and others in support of VPA's operations and programming.
  • Work closely with faculty director, executive director, and senior program coordinator to build and operate VPA.
  • Coordinates conferences, workshops, guest speakers, and other event programming.
  • Manages press and communications by reviewing and maintaining web pages for the VPA website.
  • Coordinates project management activities.
  • Assists with general outreach and development efforts.
  • Designs event posters, fliers, signage, and conference materials.
  • Provides knowledge management support by updating and organizing institutional resources.
  • Coordinates complex meeting, conference, and event logistics, and calculates program budgetary activities with Finance & Administrative Services.
Supervisory Relationships:
This position does not have supervisory responsibility; the position reports to the Senior Program Coordinator.Qualifications:
An undergraduate degree is necessary.
A minimum of 1 years of experience is necessary. Experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
Candidates should have some interest in public policy 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.About Us:At , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America's Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.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.

Vanderbilt University