Meet Our Team

Dr. Alayna Hayes, Assistant Provost and Senior Director of the Career Center

I'm thrilled that you're exploring the Career Center online and taking steps to connect with us.

Our primary mission is to support scholars in gaining clarity about their future. We aim to be a significant part of their Vanderbilt journey. Whether exploring career options, seeking an internship, considering graduate studies, pursuing a fellowship, planning a gap year, or venturing into entrepreneurship, our exceptional staff is here to assist Vanderbilt scholars every step of the way.

We proudly serve full-time undergraduate students from the Blair School of Music, College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering, and Peabody College, as well as graduate students in the Graduate School. Additionally, we offer career coaching to postdoctoral fellows and recent graduates (up to 2 years after graduation).

No matter their aspirations or where they see themself in the future, Vanderbilt scholars belong here. We’re committed to helping them find clarity and chart their path forward.

We invite you to visit us in person. It’s never too early—or too late—to engage with the Career Center!

Contact Information

Contact Us

General questions: careercenter@vanderbilt.edu

Recruiting questions: recruiting@vanderbilt.edu

Phone: (615) 322-2750

Office Location

Student Life Center 2nd Floor / Career Center 310 25th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212

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Our Mission and Vision

Mission

The Career Center empowers the diverse Vanderbilt community by fostering connections, facilitating opportunities, and sharing resources that support growth and discovery.
Vision

Illuminate impactful pathways towards meaningful futures.
Who We Serve

Undergraduate Students
We support undergraduate students enrolled full-time in Blair School of Music, College of Arts and Science, Peabody College, and School of Engineering.
Graduate Students
We support the academic and non-academic career and professional development of master’s and doctoral students in STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences disciplines. We also support students in the Master of Legal Studies (MLS) and Engineering Management (M.Eng).
Doctoral students who are affiliated with VUMC or the School of Medicine are supported by The Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET).