Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Student Engagement

Education and Experience (Required)

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to represent the university professionally both internally and externally.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with volunteer development and oversight.
• Strong interpersonal, team, and leadership skills; tact and flexibility in working with diverse population groups.
• Ability to juggle a vast quantity of incoming information, interruptions, and inquiries with a high level of professionalism and tolerance for ambiguity.
• Proven decision-making skills and the ability to understand and solve complex questions and/or manage sensitive issues.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new systems.

Education and Experience (Desired)

• Experience in and responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating programs designed to reach, serve, and engage university constituencies.
• Excellent strategic, organizational, and project management skills, and the ability to simultaneously plan and execute multiple projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent management skills, including coaching and developing staff.
• Strong track record as relationship builder and collaborator.
• Strong ability to understand customer needs, show good judgment and diplomacy, and a high tolerance for ambiguity.
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated individual who demonstrates accountability, initiative, energy, creativity, and focus in a rapidly changing and intellectually stimulating environment
• A willingness to adapt to changing priorities and to working in a complex, decentralized organization
• Knowledge of Stanford University or experience working in an academic environment​​​​​​
• Familiarity with fundraising and/or donor relations best practices a plus

Certifications and Licenses

• Valid California Non-commercial Class Driver's License.

Working Conditions

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends
• May work outdoors
• Some local or domestic travel
• Hybrid worker arrangement may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience, with a preference for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area. (Not adaptable for fully remote work arrangement.)

Physical Requirements*

• Constantly perform desk-based tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sit.
• Occasionally grasp forcefully, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class license.

*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 the job.

Work Standards

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• 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

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $95,000 to $112,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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 courses. 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.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply:

 We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.

*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.

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.