Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN
posted 6 months ago
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. The individual should expect to work in the office and occasionally on nights or weekends. This position will require some local and domestic travel. 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 K12 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. 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. 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.