Job Description
The Senior Administrative Specialist for Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) and Research Development and Support (RDS) is part of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor coordinating multiple administrative activities such as calendar management, procurement, travel, meeting logistics, and communications in support of SPA, RDS, and other units in OVPRI as needed (e.g., the Vice Provost’s office); they will manage the planning, logistics, coordination and smooth execution of RDS events. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Provost for Sponsored Programs Administration, the position works closely with the SPA and RDS teams and other stakeholders to support research development and administrative activities.