Join the Development and Alumni Relations Team
Our highly collaborative and growing team plays a critical role in advancing Vanderbilt’s mission—through engaging philanthropic partners, collaborating with university colleagues to support world-class education and discovery, and building connections among Vanderbilt’s global community of alumni and supporters.
Inspired by our university motto, Dare to Grow—which shares a name with our historic $3.2 billion fundraising campaign—we are excited to expand our team, enhance our impact and set even bolder ambitions for the future. I encourage you to connect with us and learn more about employment opportunities.
John M Lutz
Vice Chancellor, Development and Alumni Relations
The best part of my job is that I get to work with nearly every team in DAR, partners across the campus, and students and alumni. My passion is building connections between people and places. Executing meaningful events helps me do that.
Why DAR
- Hybrid work environment with flexible in-office schedules
- Consideration for fully remote roles depending on position
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Generous paid time off and competitive benefits
- Annual bonuses based on goal achievement
- Emphasis on internal promotion and professional development
- Robust communication through newsletters, meetings, and more
I love the collaborative nature of my job and enjoy working with such a wide variety of people across DAR and Vanderbilt. It’s also incredibly rewarding to be able to show donors the impact of their philanthropy and introduce them to people whose lives they have impacted through their giving.
Careers
Dare to grow with us
Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, 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 growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities through:
- Working and growing together as a community... We are One Vanderbilt.
- Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self.
- Encouraging development, collaboration and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow.