Senior Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Senior Program Coordinator for Vanderbilt Student Volunteers of Science is responsible for the

community outreach programming for Metro Public Schools. Responsible for hiring student volunteers

who assist in the VSVS lab and also travel to designated Metro Public Schools to help with STEM

focused projects. Manages all logistics for all four VSVS programs (VSVS Local Classroom Program,

VSVS Rural Outreach Program, VSVS Local Outreach Program, and VSVS at Vanderbilt Children's

Hospital), HHPH (Hip Hop Public Health), and STEM Speaks.

About the Work Unit:

VSVS is a service organization composed of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students who are

committed to bringing inquiry-based, hands-on science lessons to elementary and middle school

students. VSVS partners a team of 2-5 volunteers with a 5th - 8th grade classroom teacher from the

Metro Nashville Public School System. VSVS offers a STEM outreach program to rural counties for

grades 6-8 sponsored by the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE). VSVS

also pairs with other programs at Vanderbilt and the Monroe Carel Jr. Children's Hospital that provides

hands-on science lessons and health lesson plans. VSVS has developed middle-school lessons in

accordance with the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science used within Davidson County.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Manages all logistics for all four VSVS programs (VSVS Local Classroom Program, VSVS Rural

Outreach Program, VSVS Local Outreach Program, and VSVS at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital),

HHPH, and STEM Speaks.

• Maintains relationships with current schools (34) and community partners (30) and develops new

partnerships each year.

• Manages all funding sources for VSVS, HHPH, and STEM Speaks organizations including

funding from the Tennessee Space Grant Consortium (TSGC), Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale

Science and Engineering (VINSE), Vanderbilt College of Arts & Sciences, Vanderbilt Department

of Student Organizations and community donations.

• Manages all materials purchasing for all VSVS programs, HHPH, and STEM Speaks program.
• Plans and facilitates ~5 VSVS outreach events with public schools and community partners each

year (STEM Nights, Science Fair judging, Service Days, etc.).

• Writes grant applications as needed to support new VSVS initiatives.
• Refines and designs lessons for curriculum in all VSVS programs that are aligned to state

standards and supports the development of new content for STEM Speaks programming.

• Manages VSVS Local Classroom Program volunteer base of 300-400 students per semester and

STEM Speaks volunteer base of 2-20 students per semester.

• Manages VSVS student executive board of 40-55 student volunteers per year and STEM Speaks

student executive board of 2-10 student volunteers per year.

• Hires, trains, and manages ~20 part time student lab employees each year.
• Plans and facilitates ~5 annual professional development sessions for teachers in grades 6-8.
• Facilitates all student volunteer transportation needs for VSVS Local Classroom Program and

VSVS Community Outreach Program.

• Guides Vanderbilt undergraduate students through special projects via the Vanderbilt Immersion

Program, Nichols Humanitarian Fund, Ingram Scholars Program, and other programs as

requested.

• Provides support to local schools seeking STEM designation through the Tennessee Department

of Education.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a Line Manager to the student

volunteers. This position reports administratively & functionally to the Associate Administrative Officer.

Education and Certifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or the equivalent in

experience, is necessary.

• A Bachelor's degree in science, science education, or experience in science engagement is

preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• 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.
• Lab Management skills is preferred.
• Previous experience with Oracle reporting is preferred.
• Two years of directly related experience is necessary.