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Vanderbilt University Program Coordinator, Women’s Center in Nashville, Tennessee
Position Summary:
The program coordinator is part of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center in the Student Affairs division at Vanderbilt University and is a key contributor responsible for programs, events, and initiatives within the office. This position works with campus and community partners to design, coordinate, and deliver events and initiatives related to women, gender equity, sexuality, and social justice for the Vanderbilt community. The program coordinator also serves as an advisor to student interns housed in the Women’s Center and provides relevant resource referrals to Vanderbilt community members. Reporting directly to the Director of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, the program coordinator collaborates most frequently with the professional and student staff within the Women’s Center as well as the other offices within the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging cluster within Student Affairs.
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 by fostering academic and social networks through which students develop as intentional learners and global citizens. Student Affairs creates opportunities to involve students, faculty and staff in diverse learning communities and provides a critical support structure for enriching the overall student experience. We achieve these ends through strategic alignment, both internally and in concert with other university departments. We care deeply. We educate completely. We lead with excellence. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and mental health are top priorities for the institution and by extension the offices of Student Affairs. 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:
Programming:
Design, coordinate, and deliver university-wide events related to women’s and gender issues for students, faculty, and staff.
Oversee logistics for large-scale events, such as the Cuninggim Lecture in the fall, the Women’s History Month Kickoff in March, and the annual awards celebration lunch in April.
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:
Update the website and design marketing materials, including those for Women’s History Month.
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 in order to drive engagement.
Student Mentorship:
Advise and mentor undergraduate student interns and members of student groups, specifically Vandy Sex Ed and the Bold Space.
Meet with students to provide information about campus and community resources, support, and referrals.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
Represent the Women’s Center at various events, on committees, and at other meetings.
Participate in events with Student Affairs partner offices as needed (Move-In Day, Diverse ‘Dores Day, MLK 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.
Demonstrate a willingness to support colleagues across the division to encourage the implementation or fulfillment of divisional goals and strategic priorities.
Supervisory Relationships:
This position does not have supervisory responsibility for professional staff members.
The position may have some supervisory responsibility for student interns and graduate assistants/graduate student workers; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Director of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center.
Education and Certifications:
A bachelor’s degree is required.
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.
Knowledge of comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education is 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.
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.
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, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.