Associate Director for Career Catalysts, Frosh/Soph Initiatives

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in career coaching, community development, program planning and execution, group facilitation and/or engagement within higher education in support of first- and second-year student efficacy and success.
• Direct experience with planning and managing career-focused programs and services that directly address the integration of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Understanding that a student development student lifecycle model is integral to career-focused programming and services.
• Understanding and experience with narrative-based career development, career pathing, career exploration and student efficacy. 
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management. Experience with engaging in and managing communication and conversations that include diverse viewpoints and divergent opinions. p
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing people, leading and developing cohesive teams, managing performance and productivity.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• Ability to translate experience with career coaching into managing career coaches and related programs and services in leading an area focused on first- and second-year university students.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and serve constituents from a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, communities and perspectives.
• Proven record in strategic planning, addressing DEI and intercultural competence, and contributing to organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in employment trends and career development, relationship development, program planning and execution, group facilitation and engagement, and advising campus partners. 
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report on relevant data and metrics.
• Direct experience with using career-focused research, career interests, career assessments, print, and web resources as a fully developed basis for career coaching.
• Knowledge of trends in career education, internships, employment, economy, technology, and industry networks.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents and using a range of communications including presentations to all levels of management.
• Experience with using technology, social media, and digital communications. 
• Experience using Handshake and similar digital career engagement platforms.

How to Apply:

Please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter indicating your interest in this role 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.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

*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