Associate Program Director Jobs

• Supervise staff members by providing leadership, coaching, setting direction and acting as a resource to staff.

• Continually develops and evaluates operational processes for the department.
• Promote internal and external awareness of the RPW Center and cultivate relationships with faculty, departments, students, and academic programs to ensure cross-campus engagement.
• Maintains departmental records and files.
• Handles and maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Develops administrative goals and priorities for departmental long-range strategic planning.

• Work with RPW Director and A&S Grants Management team to draft and submit financial reports to funding agencies.
• Monitor and oversee grant budget and activities, ensuring all grant spending is reasonable and appropriate per funding agency requirements and VU policies.
• Identify potential grant opportunities, draft materials for applications, and coordinate with A&S Grants Management team to submit grant applications.

The Associate Program Director reports to the Director of RPW Center. The Associate Program Director oversees and manages all RPW Center staff, postdocs, and visiting scholars/interns.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required .
• A Masters's degree or higher is preferred.

• Knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures is preferred.
• The ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects and competing deadlines is necessary .
• At least six years of professional experience is preferred .
• Strong interpersonal communication skills are necessary .
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting is necessary .

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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:

• Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt .
• Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.
• Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self , while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.

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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