Communications Director

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.

· Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills

· Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.

· Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Familiarity with ethical issues and social problems that the Center's work addresses, and a desire to learn more about different disciplinary approaches to these problems.

· Comfortable proactively generating ideas and following through on execution, enthusiastic about promoting the work of the Center, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment

· Comfortable working with individuals at all levels of the university hierarchy.

· A strong media relations background with experience cultivating media contacts, building targeted media lists, and conceiving, writing, and editing news releases as well as short-form pitches.

· Ability to work with an external graphic designer to produce websites, factsheets, and other collateral.

· Comfortable and experienced with technology, specifically the Microsoft Office and Adobe software suites, blast email services such as Mailchimp or iContact; website CMS systems; and CRM software such as Cision and SalesForce.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

· Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

· Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.

· Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.

· Rarely sort/file paperwork.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

The expected pay range for this position is $115,184 to $133,806 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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 classifications 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 accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants

requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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.