This Program Coordinator position is a multi-faceted role that supports both programmatic development and marketing and digital strategy of Vanderbilt Divinity School. This position assists in supporting key programs within the Divinity School including the Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies (KMSI); Carpenter Program in Religion, Gender and Sexuality; the Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership in the Professions; Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative; Lifelong Learning; and general Divinity School programming. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for providing support of social media, marketing, and capturing and documenting events, students, faculty and alumni through video, bringing the school to life for the promotion of our programs and research while also supporting student recruitment efforts. This position also actively participates in identifying, researching, creating, and editing story ideas as part of the Marketing & Communications team (Director of Communications, student employees, fellows, etc.). The Program Coordinator is a key individual contributor responsible for coordination of administrative and operational tasks related to many facets of program execution and communications for multiple programs and events.
The Divinity School administrators and staff comprise a team committed to excellence in theological education. From different composite areas: admissions, community life, academics, special programming, communications, theological and religious library resources, and development and alumni relations, each person contributes to an innovative and collegial environment. The unit as a whole is committed to the mission of both the University and the Divinity School. We make equity, diversity, and inclusion a priority from a theological foundation of social justice, and we seek to lead the nation in the care, preparation, and professional qualification of our students to the religious and theological professions.
In a global and multi-religious world, the Divinity school seeks to fulfill the following objectives:
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Coordination
Finance and Administration
Marketing and Media
Multimedia Communications
Supervisory Relationships: This position does not have supervisory responsibility. This position reports administratively to the Program Manager and functionally to the Program Manager and Director of Communications of the Divinity School.
Qualifications
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.
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.
At Vanderbilt University , 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 Nashville , Tennessee, on a 330 acre campus and arboretum 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 through:
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.
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