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The Initiative for Race Research and Justice (RRJ) at Vanderbilt University is seeking to fill the position of Post-Baccalaureate Scholar Program Coordinator to undertake both administrative and research support in advancing the initiative, research, and related projects. RRJ is seeking to fill the position of Post-Baccalaureate Scholar Program Coordinator to undertake both administrative and research support in advancing the initiative, research, and related projects, beginning fall 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities

RRJ is searching for a scholar who has earned an undergraduate and/or graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day operations within RRJ, project leadership and management, developing sustainable community/school partnerships, and basic data

collection/analyses and research meetings. The candidate will be responsible for several tasks, including but not limited to:

• Office, administrative, and project management;

• Participating in regular meetings with the initiative’s research and development team and directors;

• Building and implementing research skills;

• Leading partnerships and opportunities with and between faculty, students, and community members;

• Assisting with writing grants, research proposals, and related reports;

• Leading internal and external communication efforts;

• Planning, leading, advertising, marketing, and supporting the development of events, programs, professional learning sessions, and other related activities

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary

• Strong skills, interest and/or developing expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods

• Available for full-time work on-site at the Vanderbilt University campus in Nashville, TN

• Exceptional organizational, management, and leadership skills and attention to detail

• Outstanding communication and writing acumen;

• Interest in and commitment to issues of equity and racial justice

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. 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.