Associate Dean and Director, Native American Cultural Center

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
Education & Experience: 
Required

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. 

Preferred

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Student affairs, academic, or work experience related to the fields of education, social work, community organizing, race & ethnic studies, counseling psychology, or other work and training in the social sciences with a focus on access and belonging.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge, understanding, and experience with Native American, Alaska Native, Native  Hawaiian, Indigenous Pacific Islander, and Central and South American Indigenous students and communities and an ability to conceptualize, create, and implement relevant programming and advice in this area.
• Student development knowledge and experience in student affairs or within a higher  education setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the challenges faced by undergraduate and graduate students in a highly  selective residential institution and ability to assist students in navigating this  environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and gain support from a broad and  diverse array of constituents, including students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents,  community members, and visitors is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with internal and external audiences, campus partners, various constituents (faculty, staff, alumni, students), and with all levels of management.
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.  
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing people.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Zoom, Slack, or similar collaboration tools

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by  hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10  pounds. 

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and  clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and  value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors  based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all  applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel  policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

The expected pay range for this position is $130,949 - $145,000 per annum.

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How to apply:
We invite you to apply by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application. For full consideration, please apply by the following dates: Dec 2, 2024 for Priority review round. Jan 6, 2025 for Second review round.

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