Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Director

• leads the Law School's work in providing students with both academic advising and opportunities for skill development
• offers individual advising, a library of resources, small group workshops, and large group presentations
• leads the Academic Fellows program and supervises the Academic Fellows—upper-level students who provide peer academic support
• leads the remediation process for students at risk of falling below good standing
• serves on the Board of Professional Responsibility’s efforts to address reported failures of professional comportment
• may be required to teach law courses pending approval by law faculty.
• designs and presents a comprehensive series of workshops and other resources to teach academic skills
• advises students on course selection to support their academic and professional goals
• works with students individually to diagnose academic weaknesses and develop tailored strategies for improvement
• intervenes to support student progress when at risk of falling below a minimum GPA
• serves on the Board of Professional Responsibility and leads the efforts to review and adjudicate alleged violations of any Professionalism Expectations.
• ensures institutional compliance with ABA Standard 309

Director of Academic Advising – Law School

Research Engineer

• Assists with engineering and/or software design, implementation, analysis, maintenance, and experimentation as directed by the Principal Investigator.
• Regularly collaborates with a team including but not limited to Research Engineers, Research Scientists, and System Architects to accomplish project-specific goals.
• Executes modeling and analysis of discipline-specific engineering problems.
• Assist with cloud development, deployment and integration of developed AI applications.
• Constructs the development and maintenance of discipline-specific software systems and/or engineering tools to support project and research goals.
• Delivers technical documentation for work products of the project.
• Research and maintain familiarity with and expertise in emerging technologies and techniques related to project and research goals.
• Communicate regularly, effectively, and professionally with Principal Investigator, System Architect, and research team.
• Ensures adherence to existing technical standards and recommend or develop new standards, as applicable.
• Provide data to assist in evaluation of project research direction and progress, providing input on solutions as necessary.
• Deliver technical progress reports/presentations in written and/or oral form to project research staff and faculty.
• Share research knowledge, product, and processes with Principal Investigator, System Architect, and research team.

Data Scientist

• Overseeing all processes for data collection and analysis for the annual Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, Policy Impact Calculator (PIC), and other key data resources.
• Overseeing the annual migration of data from the Roadmap and PIC into the Center’s Policy Evaluation Tracking System.
• Contributing strategic thought partnership to the development of the range of policy and data products.
• Leading efforts to improve internal workflows for benefit-cost analyses.
• Ensure quality of data analysis by reviewing staff’s work and providing guidance.
• Overseeing coordination with clients and stakeholders.
• Taking a leadership role and monitoring compliance with data security and data retention policies.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with other staff.
• Take a leadership role in hiring and onboarding staff and graduate research assistants.
• Develop and manage the process of obtaining administrative data.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Collaborate with research and policy teams to troubleshoot analytic challenges.

Policy Data Manager

Program Manager

• Lead the design and development of Civil Discourse Lab workshops and curriculum, grounded in evidence-based approaches.
• Collaborate closely with faculty advisors to ensure curriculum reflects current scholarship, is academically rigorous, and aligns with Vanderbilt’s educational mission.
• Develop a diverse portfolio of workshop offerings to serve varied audiences—including undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and campus partners—across a range of formats and time commitments.
• Continuously refine and update curriculum based on participant feedback, emerging research, and observed facilitation outcomes.
• Ensure all workshop content reflects Dialogue Vanderbilt’s values of curiosity, courage, and respect, and is inclusive and accessible to diverse participants.
• Develop comprehensive facilitation guides for all Civil Discourse Lab workshops, providing student facilitators with clear, practical tools to deliver high-quality experiences.
• Create supplementary training materials including facilitator handbooks, participant workbooks, discussion protocols, and activity guides.
• Maintain a well-organized, up-to-date library of curriculum and facilitation resources that is accessible to the broader DV team and student facilitators.
• Iterate on materials based on facilitator feedback and observed workshop delivery.
• Design and lead training programs for student facilitators, building their skills in dialogue facilitation, workshop delivery, and managing challenging group dynamics.
• Develop a scaffolded training curriculum that supports facilitators at all experience levels, from initial certification through advanced practice.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to student facilitators, observing workshop delivery and supporting continuous skill development.
• Partner with the Sr. Manager, Student Programs to coordinate facilitator recruitment, scheduling, and community-building.
• Proactively identify and cultivate partnerships across campus to expand the reach of Civil Discourse Lab workshops, including with academic departments, schools, student organizations, residence life, and administrative offices.
• Serve as the relationship manager for campus partners seeking Civil Discourse Lab programming, understanding their needs and tailoring workshop offerings accordingly.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Marketing Manager to develop compelling marketing materials and campaigns that promote Civil Discourse Lab workshops to campus audiences.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of workshop bookings and engagements, ensuring strong and consistent demand for Lab programming throughout the academic year.
• Represent the Civil Discourse Lab at campus events, fairs, and partner meetings to raise visibility and drive engagement.
• Develop and implement a systematic approach to collecting participant and facilitator feedback following all workshop deliveries.
• Analyze feedback and outcome data to assess workshop effectiveness and identify opportunities for curriculum and facilitation improvement.
• Produce regular reports on Civil Discourse Lab programming, sharing insights with the DV team and relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with the broader DV team on measurement and evaluation efforts, contributing Civil Discourse Lab data to organization-wide impact reporting.
• Stay current on research and best practices in dialogue education, facilitation, and civil discourse to inform ongoing program development.
• Contribute as an active member of the Dialogue Vanderbilt team, supporting cross-functional projects and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Marketing Manager on Civil Discourse Lab brand materials, digital presence, and promotional content.
• Partner with the Sr. Manager, Student Programs to ensure alignment between student facilitator development and Civil Discourse Lab programming needs.
• Represent Dialogue Vanderbilt to faculty, campus partners, and external networks as appropriate.
• May require occasional evening or weekend availability for workshops, training sessions, and campus events.

Curriculum & Program Manager – Civil Discourse Lab

Affiliate Manager

• Coordinates and administers employee leave requests —including FMLA, ADA/EOA accommodations, Disability, Workers’ Compensation, Personal Leave, and departmental leave categories—ensuring timely intake, documentation, and processing in collaboration with PCB.
• Serve as the division resources across union and non-union groups for employees, supervisors, and leaders on leave processes, timelines and required documentation, provide general guidance and refer complex or sensitive matters to PCB subject matter experts.
• Process all leave transactions in Oracle, ensuring accurate coding and timely updates to employment records, and close coordination with payroll to ensure correct pay adjustments.
• Collaborate with PCB on leave cases; maintain detailed and accurate leave records; analyze leave data to identify trends and recommend departmental process improvements.
• Develop and deliver training for supervisors on departmental leave procedures, legal requirements, and best practices. Ensure the division meets all compliance obligations.
• Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution; collaborate with PCB on routine employee relations inquiries during high‑volume periods.
• Conduct or assist with workplace investigations across the division as needed, gathering and documenting relevant information, preparing reports in partnership with PCB, and identifying or escalating risks to ensure a fair, compliant, and legally sound work environment.
• Develop and sustain strong working relationships with division leaders and the PCB team to ensure collaboration and mutual support.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns promptly, equitably, and with a courteous approach, ensuring a positive experience.
• Skillfully prioritize tasks, consulting with leadership when facing competing demands to maintain focus on key organizational priorities.
• Demonstrate urgency and attentiveness in meeting deadlines, with a strong consideration for employee impact and workplace efficiency.
• Provide staff with advice on routine administrative processes, escalating complex cases to the appropriate leadership for resolution.
• Act as the HCM specialist, overseeing payroll transactions, investigate payroll discrepancies, offering guidance to management and employees to resolve issues timely, and collaborating with PCB on employment action as necessary.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Oracle HR functions and their financial implications, ensuring accurate processing and system connectivity.
• Analyze and process complex Oracle transactions with a clear understanding of their broader organizational impact.
• Manage all leave-related transactions in Oracle for employees at every level, from initiating a leave request through return‑to‑work processing or separation of employment when applicable, ensuring smooth, accurate, and timely processing within the department.
• Ensure timely and accurate weekly timecard submissions, helping and troubleshooting as needed.

Leave Administration Business Partner

• Lead strategy implementation for enterprise rewards programs
• Modernize workflows and ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations
• Activate Vanderbilt’s Employee Value Proposition through rewards execution
• Conduct audits and improve internal controls
• Advise on vendor relationships and immigration procedures
• Implement AI and technology tools to enhance operations

Senior Director, Rewards Systems and Intelligence

Research Scientist

• Assists with preparation and continuing reviews of IRB applications.
• Assists with collecting and compiling data for preparation of research grant applications and of active studies.
• Assists in preparing data for analysis, identifying problems and cleaning as needed.
• Performs research participant screening, recruitment, and scheduling of research related activities.
• Collects physiologic and survey data, and interviews research participants face-to-face as well as virtually.
• Monitors research participation progression throughout the study and reports any participant or study problems to the study PI and other required parties, as needed.
• Assists participants in completing surveys and other forms.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of study databases and electronic record systems.
• Conveys pertinent clinical/research information concisely to required parties to assure that the integrity and quality of the data is maintained.
• Assists on audits/reviews of completion and accuracy of hard copy and electronic data.
• Conducts research related supplies inventory and ordering.
• Performs testing and maintains appropriate storage of equipment, troubleshooting when needed.
• Formats edits, and proofreads research related documents, summaries, and progress reports.
• Develops and updates forms and other processes related to IRB submissions.
• Assists with manuscript preparation and submission, including formatting references according to journal-specific guidelines.
• Provides timely, effective communication and documentation with all relevant members according to HIPAA and VU/VUSN/VUMC policies.
• Understands and complies with all VU/VUSN/VUMC policies and procedures.
• Keeps team informed of project status and planned activities.
• Provides additional administrative support, as needed.

Research Assistant – Temporary

• Supervise, plan, and evaluate the activities of multiple levels of researchers including research scientists, postdoctoral associates, research support positions, and research assistants.
• Provide design, instruction, and implementation for innovative multi-disciplinary research projects, including oversight and development of apps utilizing LLMs and other NLP technology.
• Allocation of lab time, resources, and budgets, interfacing with university administrative personnel.
• Senior author or lead author impactful research manuscripts state-of-the-art impactful research at the intersection of AI and psychology.
• Lead and prepare grant proposals
• Modest service duties to expand the missions of the HLAB.
• Other duties as required

Senior Research Scientist

Security Analyst

• Monitoring and reporting on compliance with institutional and functional security policies, as well as the enforcement of those policies across university IT departments;
• Implementing changes to policies, standards and procedures;
• Maintaining and/or operating security tools and applications;
• Initial identification of unresolved network security exposures, misuse of resources or non-compliance situations using defined escalation processes;
• Mitigating identified vulnerabilities with the help of experienced security analysts (e.g., installing security patches or removing unnecessary services, applications, and unauthorized user accounts);
• Collecting metrics related to information security operations, risk and compliance, and University security policies (e.g., vulnerability or patching status);
• Building and executing incident response Table Top Exercises (TTX) to prepare for cyber incidents;
• Monitoring for changes in the digital business and threat landscape to ensure updates are adequately addressed in daily operations and information security strategy plans.

Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

Communications

• Develop and write communications materials to support major and principal giving priorities, including custom donor proposals, slide decks, fundraising one-pagers, remarks and impact stories.
• Project manage the development and execution of print and digital collateral in close collaboration with colleagues across DAR and the university. Ensure project collateral is routed to stakeholders for thorough review and approval.
• Lead communications planning for select initiatives and support other DARComm team members with their projects.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with DAR colleagues, serving as a strategic communications partner and project manager.
• Build strong partnerships with Vanderbilt’s Communications and Marketing (MarComm) team.
• Identify and share story ideas that highlight the impact of philanthropy, working with colleagues across DAR and MarComm for coverage in print, digital publications, websites and social channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Associate Director of Communications

• Assist with piloting study enrollment procedures
• Assist with piloting interviews and trainings
• Assist with various research tasks related to study recruitment rollout
• Attend weekly virtual research team meetings

Research Assistant

• Define and lead DAR’s approach to business process improvement, aligning initiatives with strategic priorities and organizational goals.
• Partner with DAR leaders to assess current-state operations, identify inefficiencies, and design scalable, sustainable solutions.
• Develop and manage a prioritized portfolio of process improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Apply structured methodologies to drive measurable gains in efficiency, effectiveness, and service.
• Translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions that enhance operations and user experience.
• Partner with technology teams to ensure tools and systems support optimized business processes.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies—including AI, automation, and workflow tools—to improve performance and scalability.
• Pilot and scale innovative solutions that support DAR’s evolving operational needs.
• Ensure alignment between business processes, systems, and DAR strategic priorities.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness across functional areas.
• Support implementation of university and DAR growth initiatives by aligning operational processes with strategic objectives.
• Lead change management strategies to ensure the successful adoption of new processes, systems, and tools.
• Collaborate with DAR Training and departmental leaders to design and deliver training programs and support resources.
• Create communication plans, feedback loops, and adoption metrics to maintain the long-term success of implemented changes.
• Partner closely with DAR stakeholders, including Data Strategy, our CRM VandyQuest Operations (VQO), and the Project Management Office (PMO), to align process, technology, and data efforts.
• Act as a liaison across teams to ensure coordinated execution of cross-functional initiatives.
• Work with Data Strategy leadership to ensure process improvements are driven by data insights and consistent with data governance practices.
• Stay current on emerging trends in business innovation, automation, AI, and digital transformation.
• Identify and introduce leading practices from higher education and other industries.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement across DAR.

Executive Director – Business Innovation

• Develop and manage the annual Preceptor Engagement Department Budget
• Oversee all financial allocations related to preceptor incentives, recognition awards,preceptor gifts, and engagement programming
• Design and implement a comprehensive regional and national preceptor recruitment strategy
• Develop and maintain a centralized preceptor relationship management system
• Design and administer structured monetary and non-monetary incentive programs
• Plan and execute annual and specialty-based preceptor recognition events
• Establish Key Performance Indicators related to preceptor recruitment growth and retention rates

Assistant Director – Preceptor Engagement

Cloud Engineer

• Work in a team environment to design, develop, and maintain modern applications that are secure and assist in making collections discoverable.
• Assist in development of guidelines and documentation for cloud services
• Experiment and implement new software services to enhance collection discovery using current and emerging tools.
• Respond to staff and user technical questions.
• Collaborate with VCIL (Vanderbilt Cloud Innovation Lab) on project as needed
• Assist with workflows related to long term preservation and support.
• Respond to staff and user technical questions.

Associate Cloud Engineer

Financial Planning and Analysis

• The Financial Unit Analyst is a key member of the School of Engineering Dean’s Office administrative team at Vanderbilt University. • Responsible for reviewing and approving financial transactions within the Oracle Cloud system and preparing routine and ad hoc financial reports to support school leadership in financial and operational oversight. • Accumulate, review, and analyze data for financial reports using a broad knowledge of the goals of the School of Engineering. • Investigate and analyze detailed accounting system transactions in support of programs and projects. • Prepare financial, statistical, and operational reports including analysis of progress toward program/project goals. • Review and approve all financial transactions for various financial units in the School of Engineering. • Work closely with other Engineering department administrative staff. • Build and maintain strong working relationships across the school and with central finance teams.