Strategic Initiatives & Programs Coordinator

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN seeks an Administrative Coordinator for the BRET Office Strategic Initiatives to coordinate strategic projects, educational programs, and office operations in support of graduate education and the Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA).

The role partners with senior leadership to plan, implement, and assess initiatives, manage calendars, prepare briefing materials, and ensure operational efficiency across the BRET Office and related entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in program coordination or higher education administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic and operational initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Prepare project plans, status reports, briefing materials, dashboards, and other resources for leadership decision-making.
• Manage the complex calendar and travel arrangements for leadership and coordinate cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Project coordination

Office administration

Communication

Planning

Higher education administration

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

REDCap

Box

Concur

Job description

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN seeks an Administrative Coordinator for the BRET Office Strategic Initiatives to coordinate strategic projects, educational programs, and office operations in support of graduate education and the Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA).

The role partners with senior leadership to plan, implement, and assess initiatives, manage calendars, prepare briefing materials, and ensure operational efficiency across the BRET Office and related entities.