Program Coordinator, K.C. Potter Center

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator is a member of the K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI+ Life in the Belonging and Communities area of the Student Affairs division at Vanderbilt University and is a key contributor responsible for programs, events, and initiatives within the Center. This position works with campus and community partners to design, coordinate, and deliver events and initiatives related to sexuality and gender identity for the Vanderbilt community. The coordinator will make important connections with and support all students, including students with intersectional identities who may be part of our Black, Latinx, Asian, Native, Indigenous, and other student communities. The coordinator also serves as an advisor and/or liaison to LGBTQIA+ organizations on campus and provides relevant resource referrals to Vanderbilt community members. Reporting directly to the Director of LGBTQI+ Life, the Coordinator collaborates most frequently with the professional and student staff within LGBTQI+ Life as well as the other offices within Student Affairs division.

About The Work Unit:

The K.C. Potter Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Life at Vanderbilt University is a cultural center and a place of affirmation for individuals of all identities, and a resource for information and support about gender and sexuality. Housed in the K.C. Potter Center, LGBTQI+ Life serves all members of the Vanderbilt community —students, faculty, staff, and alumni —by creating educational, cultural, and social opportunities. The office also supports and advises LGBTQI+ -related campus groups and activities. The LGBTQI+ life staff is deeply engaged in the life of the University and is highly collaborative. The team aspires to center intersectional justice in its initiatives, programming, and structure.

About Belonging & Communities:

Belonging and Communities is an area within the Student Affairs division and is comprised of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI+ Life, the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, and the Student Center for Belonging and Communities. The mission of Belonging and Communities is to foster welcoming, compassionate spaces where all students at Vanderbilt can explore who they are holistically, connect with others, learn from differences, and grow. Through intentional programs and collaborative partnerships, we work to co-create a campus where every experience is honored and each student is empowered to thrive. 

About Student Affairs At Vanderbilt:

Student Affairs serves a central role in student learning and development at Vanderbilt, advancing the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service. Student Affairs at Vanderbilt cultivates vibrant, inclusive communities that foster a student’s sense of belonging and wellbeing through collaborative partnerships, transformative learning experiences, and an accessible and holistic network of resources. We value connection, belonging, compassion, development, and innovation. Our staff are committed to continued growth in knowledge, awareness, skills, and experience engaging with these priorities in a higher education environment.

Key Functions And Expected Performance:

The Coordinator’s Key Functions and Expected Performance include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop creative and collaborative programming that is educationally sound, intersectional in nature, and speaks to the lived experiences of LGBTQI+ community members.  
• Execute programming and attend events that specifically collaborate with the other departments and Community Centers.
• Organize programming that centers the voices and support of LGBTQI+ students with intersectional identities, including students who may be part of our Black, Latinx, Asian, Native, Indigenous, and other student communities. This includes, but is not limited to, securing reservations and catering, developing marketing materials and timelines, submitting events to relevant calendars, and development of relevant assessments. 
• Advise and mentor intersectional undergraduate student LGBTQI+ group(s) and coordinate with graduate student groups to assist leadership in achieving their goals. 
• Utilize office listservs, social media accounts, and marketing materials to tell a compelling and accurate story of the work of LGBTQI+ Life at Vanderbilt in order to drive engagement. 
• Provide information about campus and community resources, support, and referrals to Vanderbilt affiliates to facilitate a successful and affirming experience at the University. 
• Contribute to the broader mission and objectives of Student Affairs and the University by serving on divisional and institutional committees, task forces, and working groups. 
• Actively participate in key divisional initiatives and events, including Move-In Day and all-division meetings and gatherings. 
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant university policies, procedures, and systems—such as those related to travel, procurement, expense, and time reporting—to ensure effective, compliant, and responsible operations.  
• Demonstrate a collaborative spirit by supporting divisional colleagues and engaging in efforts that advance shared goals and strategic priorities. 

Supervisory Relationships:

This position may have some supervisory responsibility for student employees and graduate assistants/interns; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Director of LGBTQI+ Life.

Education And Certifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• A master’s degree is strongly preferred. 

Experience And Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of LGBTQI+ communities and their needs both in and outside of a higher education environment is required.
• Experience coordinating programs and initiatives related to sexuality and gender identity is strongly preferred.

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity 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.