Program Director, Energy, Environment, and Land Use

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Directing Vanderbilt Law School’s energy, environmental, and land use program. Coordinating curriculum, student advising, scholarship, outreach, and climate governance initiatives.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in energy, environmental, and land use law, with a strong focus on program coordination, student advising, and legal scholarship. Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple projects effectively.

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Juris Doctorate (J.D.)Energy, Environmental, And Land Use LawProgram CoordinationInterpersonal And Communication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Legal ScholarshipCurriculum DevelopmentCourse AdvisingCareer AdvisingFellowship Application SupportEvent PlanningResearch GuidanceTechnical Advice

Soft Skills

IntegrityCollaborationCreativityInitiativeMaturity

Tools & Technologies

Media ManagementSocial MediaWeb-Page EditingPublication Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Industry Keywords

EELU ProgramClimate Change GovernancePrivate Governance LabAlumni RelationsEnvironmental Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the EELU Program, curriculum, and student and alumni support
Assist in developing and implementing the Law School’s strategic plan for the EELU Program
Coordinate programming, conferences, guest speaker events, course advising, and career advising
Lead planning of the annual Distinguished Lecture on Climate Change Governance and support the State of the Environment Conference
Conduct regular EELU Program team meetings
Advise students on externships and research aligned with EELU employment opportunities
Support fellowship and funding applications with students, host organizations, and funders
Manage the Private Governance Lab and coordinate with the Private Governance Lab Fellow
Track EELU course offerings and help avoid significant scheduling overlaps
Work with students and faculty on climate governance white papers
Potentially teach an approved adjunct course in energy, environmental, and land use law
Develop relationships with alumni, donors, funders, employers, agencies, advocacy groups, and fellowship providers
Manage media and marketing, web-page edits, publication lists, social media, and newsletters
Promote faculty scholarship through communications and EELU-sponsored events
Engage in legal scholarship relevant to environmental law
Guide faculty, site supervisors, and students on externships and summer research opportunities
May supervise a Private Governance Fellow and law student research assistants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) is necessary
Minimum of 2 years of experience in energy, environmental, and land use law, legal field, or equivalent is necessary
Demonstrated integrity, honesty, and openness to build strong collaboration
Executive-level interpersonal and communication skills
Maturity, creativity, and initiative in expanding the Law School’s local and national presence
Ability to make sound administrative and procedural decisions with high discernment
Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to provide technical advice and information to staff in the area of expertise

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-year term with possibility of annual renewal
Professional growth and learning opportunities
Opportunity to attend approved academic conferences
Equal-opportunity employment