The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the late senator and vice president and his life-long commitment to international cooperation and public service. The program, a Fulbright exchange, brings accomplished mid-career leaders from developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for an academic year to study, gain professional experience and foster cultural exchange.

The Humphry Fellowship Program Coordinator, working within the department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations at the Peabody College of Education and Human Development, Vanderbilt University, is a key individual contributor responsible for Humphrey Fellowship program support and communication. This position requires excellent organizational and relational skills with strengths in event planning, social media, and navigating life in Nashville. Reporting directly to the Program Director the Program Coordinator will partner with the Humphrey team to ensure the Fellows’ professional growth, mutual exchange opportunities, and safe and secure living conditions.

This is a 32 hour per week (0.8 FTE) exempt position. The individual should expect to work in the office and occasionally on nights or weekends as needed. This position will require some local and domestic travel.

About the Work Unit:

The Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations (LPO) is among an elite few academic departments in the nation offering opportunities to study with internationally renowned faculty in K‐12 and higher education administration, education policy, and Leadership and Organizational Performance.

With a genealogy dating to a one‐room Nashville schoolhouse in 1785, Peabody College today is a world‐ class college of education and human development. Our mission is to enhance the human condition, with a particular focus on children’s learning and development. We do this as we always have, through the preparation of teachers and leaders; through cycles of research, implementation, and refinement; through service to families, schools, and communities; and through external engagement with professionals, leaders, and policymakers. Peabody’s focus on learning differences has helped to define the college, as has a reputation for empirical rigor in educational neuroscience; child, family, and community development; special education; the learning sciences; and educational leadership and policy. Peabody is devoted to creating opportunity in an increasingly diverse society and to solving large societal problems.

As the coordinator of the Humphrey Fellowship, you will experience a multitude of enriching benefits:

• Engage with distinguished Peabody professors, renowned for their expertise in education, and gain insights from their unparalleled knowledge.

• Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of local schools that have achieved remarkable success, providing you with valuable real-world perspectives.

• Interact with esteemed global leaders in education on a regular basis, broadening your understanding and fostering connections that transcend borders.

• Access the opportunity to further your own professional development through discounted coursework at Vanderbilt.

• Expand your network within the dynamic realm of global education, forging connections that can open doors to new opportunities and collaborations.

• Embrace diverse perspectives from around the world, enriching your own understanding and enhancing your ability to navigate complex educational challenges.

• Become an integral and cherished member of the Peabody community, where collaboration, support, and camaraderie thrive, fostering a sense of belonging and fulfillment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the programming of the professional and leadership development workshops and seminars

• Communicate with partnering individuals, institutions, and organizations regarding partnership activities and events

• Develop, plan, execute, and coordinate Humphrey events including social, cultural, and service events, speakers, orientation and retreats related to program initiatives

• Develop and create marketing information and material for events and programs

• Manage and create content for Humphrey social media accounts and website

• Create and compile agendas, minutes, and action reports for special functions and program activities

• Coordinate efforts and resources with departments and offices that engage in global activities at Vanderbilt

• Provide comprehensive support to the program participants while in the United States such as navigating the health care system and the facilitation of housing

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility, this position reports administratively and functionally to the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience in multicultural settings required. Relevant experience can be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

• Master’s degree in international affairs, higher education, or similar preferred

• Strong writing and communication capabilities required

• Experience with event planning and coordinating required

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office software including MS Excel, MS Word required

• Ability to set priorities, and to work independently and as part of a team required Strong cultural competence and experience serving and working with people from different cultural and country backgrounds strongly preferred

• Knowledge of best practices in international education and current issues/trends in international education strongly preferred

• Experience with social media management and content creation strongly preferred

• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders and partners, including senior administrators, faculty members, non-profit organizations, and grant agencies preferred

• Knowledge of a second language and significant experience abroad preferred

• Familiarity with university and community resources preferred

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.