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.