Senior Program Coordinator

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Manage community outreach programming for Metro Public Schools.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills while managing community outreach programs and partnerships. Proficient in curriculum design and grant writing, with a focus on STEM education and volunteer management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community Outreach ManagementCurriculum DesignGrant WritingVolunteer ManagementMicrosoft Office Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DesignGrant WritingLab ManagementLogistics ManagementSTEM Education

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailProblem SolvingFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Oracle ReportingMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

STEM ProgrammingCommunity PartnershipsVolunteer CoordinationProfessional DevelopmentEducation Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage community outreach programming for Metro Public Schools.
Hire student volunteers who assist in the VSVS lab and travel to designated Metro Public Schools for STEM-focused projects.
Manage logistics for four VSVS programs, HHPH, and STEM Speaks.
Maintain relationships with 34 current schools and 30 community partners and develop new partnerships.
Manage funding sources for VSVS, HHPH, and STEM Speaks.
Manage materials purchasing for all programs.
Plan and facilitate approximately five annual outreach events.
Write grant applications as needed.
Refine and design curriculum aligned with state standards and develop STEM Speaks content.
Manage volunteer bases and student executive boards.
Hire, train, and manage approximately 20 part-time student lab employees annually.
Plan and facilitate approximately five annual professional development sessions for grades 6–8 teachers.
Facilitate student volunteer transportation needs.
Guide Vanderbilt undergraduate students through special projects.
Support local schools seeking STEM designation through the Tennessee Department of Education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serve as a line manager to student volunteers and report to the Associate Administrative Officer.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or the equivalent in experience, is necessary.
Microsoft Office skills are necessary.
Strong administrative support skills are necessary.
Excellent organizational and time management skills are necessary.
Excellent written and verbal skills are necessary.
Outstanding attention to detail is necessary.
Problem solving skills and ability to be flexible are necessary.
Two years of directly related experience is necessary.
A Bachelor’s degree in science, science education, or experience in science engagement is preferred.
Lab Management skills is preferred.
Previous experience with Oracle reporting is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employment
Professional learning and growth opportunities
Employer of choice workplace opportunities