Darren Reisberg assumed the role of vice chancellor for administration, as announced by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on January 1, 2025. This appointment follows former Vice Chancellor Eric C. Kopstain’s announcement of his intention to step down from the office in late December.
Reisberg previously served as a senior counselor to the chancellor since his arrival at Vanderbilt in early 2024. Before joining the chancellor’s office, he was president of Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. The new vice chancellor also has experience working with Chancellor Diermeier from their time at the University of Chicago, where he held the title of vice president for strategic initiatives and deputy provost. In his new role, Reisberg will oversee Vanderbilt’s auxiliary services — including dining, printing services, conferences and events — as well as university public safety and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.
In a press release from the university, Diermeier praised the new vice chancellor for his “record of exceptional leadership,” highlighting his work with Dialogue Vanderbilt and the university’s expansion into New York City.
“I have every confidence that he will successfully seize this expanded opportunity to continue the momentum driving Vanderbilt to be a global leader in research and education,” Diermeier said.
In an interview with The Hustler, Reisberg expressed his excitement for the new role.
“Right now, I can unequivocally say there is no other higher education institution community in which I’d rather be a part,” Reisberg said.
Reisberg attributed this sentiment to Vanderbilt’s longstanding commitment to its core values, exceptional student, faculty and staff, as well as administrative leadership headed by Diermeier and the Board of Trust.
“I hope that, with the terrific team we have, I can help further a culture of operational excellence and strategic ambition so that our students and greater campus community are provided the safe, healthy, and intellectually challenging environment they deserve and in which they can thrive,” Reisberg said.
