Associate Director, Graduate Leadership Institute

Company: Vanderbilt University
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 30, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The Associate Director of the Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute (GLI) develops and implements leadership and professional development curricula, programming, and funding opportunities for Graduate School students at Vanderbilt University. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Dean of the Graduate School, and Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, the Associate Director is also responsible for managing pre- and post-award grant submission processes on behalf of the Graduate School. The Associate Director has a keen understanding of graduate student leadership development and the ability to design and facilitate initiatives to meet student needs.
About the Work Unit:
The mission of the Graduate School at Vanderbilt University is to promote excellence in research, scholarship, and creative expression such that graduate students and postdoctoral trainees are optimally prepared for successful careers in academia, industry, and related fields. We do so by recruiting the most promising pre- and post-doctoral scholars and creating a stimulating environment that fosters intellectual growth and development.
We emphasize intensive, disciplinary-specific and interdisciplinary training, taking advantage of Vanderbilts uniquely collaborative and collegial culture. We collaborate with the leadership of the schools/colleges as well as the Offices of the Vice Provosts and Vice Chancellors to ensure operational excellence. The Graduate School ensures the maintenance of the highest academic and professional standards and plays an important advocacy role for graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.
A key objective for graduate education at Vanderbilt is to increase external funding in support of the Graduate Schools mission. The Graduate School routinely applies for external funding opportunities that enhance the graduate student experience. The Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School is the Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The Associate Director of the GLI serves as a key contributor to Graduate Schools pre- and post-award efforts.

The Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute (GLI) is committed to enhancing graduate education by fostering a collaborative culture that encourages interdisciplinary discovery and skill building. Through funding opportunities, workshops, and 1:1 coaching, the GLI supports graduate students professional and leadership development, complementing the world-class education and research training of our graduate programs. The ELEVATE program is a signature GLI initiative that provides a collaborative environment for students to explore critical leadership concepts and skills. Designed to enhance personal and interpersonal development, this series empowers students to gain insights into who they are as leaders and provides opportunities to grow as effective communicators.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Leadership of the Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute (GLI)
Implement the strategic vision of the GLI to offer a breadth of leadership development opportunities across all disciplines for Graduate School students and postdocs.
Execute ELEVATE: Enhancing Leadership through Exploration, Vision, Awareness, Teamwork, and Empowerment, a cohort-based leadership program for Graduate School students.
Oversee GLI funding opportunities for Graduate School students, including reporting on funding utilization and liaising with campus partners in finance to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Develop measurable learning objectives for GLI curricula and programs.
Utilizing outcomes data, assess all curricula and programs to ensure alignment between learning objectives and outcomes.
Solicit feedback from Graduate School students, the Graduate Student Council (GSC), and graduate departments and programs and use formative assessment measures to ensure curricula and programs are innovative and tailored to meet student needs.
Contribute to Graduate School pipeline programming initiatives by designing undergraduate student-facing curricula and professional development opportunities related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
Actively participate in all events and programs hosted by the Graduate School, including internal committees as requested.
Leadership of Grants Administration
Review requests for proposals from external funding agencies and coordinate with principal investigators to prepare grant proposals in compliance with sponsoring agency guidelines and regulations and University policies and procedures.
Ensure grant proposals are submitted appropriately and with authorizing signatures by application deadlines.
Coordinate with principal investigators to develop grant proposal budgets for submission to external sponsors in accordance with sponsoring agency guidelines and regulations and University policies and procedures.
Review sub-awardee budgets to ensure compliance with sponsoring agency guidelines and regulations.
Oversee budgets for active awards, including reviewing budget items with principal investigators, making necessary amendments, and managing contract renewals.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Relationships:
This position reports to the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Dean of the Graduate School, and Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. This position, with the Executive Director of Operations, jointly supervises the Graduate Schools Program Manager.
Education and Certifications:
A bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required; a Masters degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
A terminal degree is preferred.
Grants management certification, either from the National Grants Management Association or comparable entity, is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
If your experience is not directly aligned with the qualifications listed below, but you have transferrable skills that are applicable, you are encouraged to submit an application for this role.
A minimum of five years of experience in related grants and project management is required.
An appreciation for graduate education and training and supporting doctoral students is required.
An understanding of graduate student leadership development is required.
Demonstrated leadership in identifying, securing, and managing external grant funding is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Office) is required.
Grants management training, either from the United States Department of Education or comparable entity, is preferred.
A minimum of three years of experience in an academic setting or institution of higher education is preferred.#VUCLOPandoLogic. Keywords: Research Associate, Location: Nashville, TN - 37203Required

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