Vanderbilt University · 10 hours ago
Program Assistant, Law
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expVanderbilt University is seeking a Program Assistant for the Law School Development and Alumni Relations team. This role provides operational and administrative support, manages multiple projects, and assists with alumni and donor events and activities.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the alumni engagement, stewardship, and annual giving staff
Provide customer service to alumni donors, faculty, and staff
Receive incoming calls for the Law School development and alumni relations office and handle various inquiries
Help with logistics for regional alumni/donor events and programs
Handle data entry, coding, and filing activity reports for alumni volunteers and events
Assist with planning and staffing of Reunion Weekend, Board of Advisors meetings twice per year Founders Circle/Distinguished Alumni event, and other programs
Manage registration process for Reunion Weekend and handle inquiries regarding all aspects of the weekend
Help with stewardship and annual giving activities as needed
Handle all inquiries for the Law School DAR email inbox and the primary phone number for the office
Run email lists and reports for current staff, faculty, students, and alumni as requested and for mailings
Provide the Law School Career Services, Admissions and Law Communications with requested alumni information
Serve as back-up staff member for development requests and class notes
Assist with proofing emails and alumni related communications
Manage expense reports for the Senior Director and some payments for events/programs
Research, resolve, and justify any budgetary discrepancies
Prioritize multiple projects based on deadlines
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma, or the equivalent, is necessary
One year of experience, or the equivalent, is necessary
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of constituents and colleagues, are necessary
Strong interpersonal and phone skills are necessary
Ability to perform and manage multiple projects on a regular basis
Effective oral and written communications skills
Ability to exercise good judgment in the handling of confidential information
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Some evening/weekend work as needed
Preferred
A bachelor's degree is preferred
Company
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (90)
2024 (91)
2023 (87)
2022 (58)
2021 (62)
2020 (65)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.55MKey Investors
Mark AbkowitzNational Science Foundation
2018-11-07Grant· $4.5M
2018-04-18Grant· $0.55M
2015-07-10Grant· $12.8M
Leadership Team
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Bharat Bhuva
Professor
Bill Blot
Professor
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