Assistant Director – Campus Engagement

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Support the Associate Director of Campus Engagement and Campus Engagement team members .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while effectively coordinating events and managing multiple projects. Proficient in communication and collaboration, with experience in volunteer management and data analysis to support campus engagement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event CoordinationVolunteer ManagementData AnalysisProject ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Event LogisticsData PreparationPost-Event AnalysisSurvey Feedback CollectionMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Anchor Events

Industry Keywords

Campus EngagementAlumni RelationsCareer DevelopmentNetworking EventsVolunteer Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Associate Director of Campus Engagement and Campus Engagement team members
Support career and admissions partnership programs and initiatives, including Networking Night, Vanderbilt & You admitted student events, Opening Dores student networking events, alumni career webinars, and in-person programming
Support student-alumni and student giving programming, including Vanderbilt for Life senior series, Seniors Give Back, and Legends Tour
Coordinate event logistics, volunteer research and tracking, data preparation and maintenance, volunteer management, event support, and administrative needs
Assist with event preparation, including logistics, reports, collateral, nametags, and vendor communication
Create email invitations and event registration with the Anchor Events team
Assist with onsite event setup and execution
Monitor and manage the LinkedIn Alumni Group and job postings
Support Career Coaches through webinar scheduling, bio updates, and webinar/event planning
Conduct volunteer discovery research to activate programming
Collect and help analyze post-event survey feedback
Assist with after-action event analysis and continuous innovation
Assist with data requests, reports, and workflows related to event attendance and campus partnerships
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, is necessary
Two years of experience, or the equivalent, is necessary
Experience working with volunteers is preferred
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Proven experience managing multiple projects and working within timelines
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Some evening/weekend work as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with expectation of being in the office one day per week, or more depending on business needs
Full-time employment
Professional learning and growth opportunities
Equal-opportunity employment