Assistant Dean, Graduate Life Office

🔍 Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Student Services

📅   : Feb 18, 2020 Post Date

📅   : 86227 Requisition #

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To be successful in this position, you will have:

· A Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience in student services and higher education administration, or combination of education and relevant experience.

· Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information.

· Ability to exercise sound judgment and make sound decisions in urgent/crisis situations, sometimes without the benefit of consultation

· Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and effectively; work well under pressure

· Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Advanced student/customer service skills. Possess effective interpersonal skills, including tact, discretion, empathy, and an attitude of service to others.

· Relevant computer systems/technology experience.

· Understanding of financial transactions.

· Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

In addition our preferred qualifications include:

· Master’s Degree

· Experience with graduate student programs, services, crisis response and case management strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated experience working with a broad spectrum of people – staff, faculty, students, cross-campus colleagues, etc.

Working Conditions: This position requires working on evenings and weekends, as needed.

How to Apply: We invite you to apply for this position, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.

Why Stanford is for you:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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

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