Director or Senior Director, Web Strategy and Social Media

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. (Minimum ten years of relevant experience for the senior director position.)
• Website development experience:
  • • A proven track record in achieving the organization’s visions, values and programs through developing complex organization websites. Candidates will be asked to provide URLs.
    • Knowledge of technical website development, usability, and accessibility
    • Proficiency in analyzing digital metrics and using insights to drive engagement and traffic.
• Social media management experience:
  • • Responsibility for social media channels for a highly visible organization or company
    • Knowledge of social media trends and advertising
    • Extensive experience developing social media engagement strategies and campaigns.
• People management and leadership:
  • • Experienced people manager, able to motivate, grow and train staff.
    • Prior experience in planning and managing the budget for a functional area
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence decision-makers
    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
    • Demonstrated experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging integrated marketing strategies to achieve goals.
• Strong marketing management skills and the ability to persuade and influence decision-makers across all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Proven people manager, with the ability to motivate, grow and train staff across functions.
• Prior experience in planning and managing department budget.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience presenting to senior managers.
• Ability to work occasional work on evenings and weekends
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week on campus

Please note: candidates should expect to share a portfolio of examples. Additionally, a writing exercise will be a part of the interview process.

The expected pay range for the Senior Director position is $184,431 to $218,430 per year and is classified in the M grade. The expected pay range for the Director position is $144,703 to $171,015 per year and is classified in the K grade.

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

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from a breadth of educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

• Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
• A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
• A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

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 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 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 by submitting 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.