About this role
The Student Affairs Rapid Response and Community Support Specialist is part of the Student Affairs division at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for providing coordinated, real-time response to student-related crises, incidents, and high-impact events across the University. This position plays a critical role in ensuring student safety, wellbeing, and continuity of care by delivering responsive, student-centered interventions and collaborating with campus partners. Reporting directly to the Student Affairs Response Team Manager, the Specialist works closely with Public Safety, Residential Experience, the Student Care Network, and other key stakeholders to assess, respond to, and manage a wide range of complex student situations. The Student Affairs Rapid Response and Community Support Specialist serves on a highly visible and dynamic response team, providing 24/7 on-call support and on-the-ground intervention for student crises.