Temporary Positions (Vanderbilt Temporary Services)

Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty!

At Vanderbilt University, our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, 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 learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:

• Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
• Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
• Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt Temporary Services is a department within Human Resources that provides temporary employees to all areas of the University. VTS hires temporary employees on a part-time or full-time basis for various assignments lasting from a day up to six months (sometimes longer).

Thank you for your interest in Vanderbilt Temporary Services. Currently we have limited temporary assignments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your application will remain in our pool and if a position becomes available and your skillset and experience appear to be an ideal match, you will be contacted by a recruiter.

Working as a temporary employee allows a person to showcase talents, education, and skills while exploring the job market to potentially find regular employment. College graduates, new comers to the area, retirees, military veterans and individuals looking for career advancement or changes are invited to apply for employment with Vanderbilt Temporary Services.

VTS fills a wide variety of temporary positions at Vanderbilt University including, but not limited to:

• Accounting
• Administrative
• Clerical
• General Labor
• IT
• Project Management
• Research
• Seasonal Positions
• Skilled Trades
• Special Events

Vanderbilt Temporary Services is committed to connecting a diverse group of people to our great institution and to serving the Vanderbilt community at-large.

Due to the high volume of applicants and the nature of temporary employment a VTS Staffing Consultant will contact you ONLY if your skills are likely to meet the requirements for current positions. 

All positions require a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are.  We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. 

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.