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Stanford’s Online High School is an accredited, diploma-offering, highly selective independent high school, offering courses for grades 7-12. The mission of Stanford Online High School (OHS)  is to foster a worldwide community of intellectually adventurous students and teachers. Our courses, created and taught by specialists in their academic fields, encourage students to continuously develop and test their own views as they integrate knowledge across disciplines. Small class sizes and synchronous class meetings populated by curious and engaged classmates and teachers make learning a meaningful and social experience. Students form close bonds with each other and with the school community through classes, clubs, meetups, and other school activities, all supported by caring educators. Our school brings together students with diverse backgrounds from across the world.

Stanford Online High School is also the home of Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS), which provides a diverse array of academic enrichment programs that take place mostly in the summer but also throughout the academic year. Held both online and on-campus, SPCS programs serve intellectually curious pre-college students from around the world.

The position is located at Stanford’s Redwood City Campus and will require an on-campus presence on a regular basis.  Though the position may be eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement, upon mutual agreement, the position requires onsite work a minimum of two days per week, as well as leading up to and during all on-campus events and programs.  

The Student Life Coordinator (SLC) will be responsible for supporting dynamic and robust student life offerings that foster a vibrant, positive, and safe school climate at OHS. Under the direction of the Director of Student Life, the  SLC will collaborate with the Student Life team and other school staff members to design and run in-person and online student life opportunities to encourage a sense of community between peers, instructors, and staff.  The  SLC will support an array of existing student-run clubs, in-person meet ups, online assemblies, and educational trips, and will develop new student life activities.  The SLC will also promote positive student behavior and encourage age-appropriate student agency and leadership among middle and high school students.  The SLC will foster a safe, inclusive and positive school culture and climate; respond to lower level discipline issues; and ensure that students are abiding by school policies as outlined in the Family Handbook and Student Code of Conduct. The  SLC will collaborate closely with all members of the OHS community including students, families, instructors, staff, school leadership, the parent association, and alumn

Your responsibilities include: 

  • Assist with student in-person rosters, club and society rosters and attendance, and student demographic information. In addition, the SLC will use this information to discover trends in attendance and collaborate for future event programming.
  • Report to the Director of Student Life (DSL) and work closely with the OHS Instructors and Student Support Offices on student issues in school events based on the school policies including discipline and code of conduct. SLC will also work with DSL to plan and implement logistics and programming of student life events.
  • Contribute to the further development of co-curricular activities with the school. SLC will assist with (i) reviewing survey data from the past student survey and feedback from the staff and (ii) assessing existing student life programs as well as new activity proposals, in order to support logistics and implementation that best serve the needs of the students.
  • Assist with online and in-person community programming which involves reviewing and analyzing student/family data to best tailor the events to the community. SLC will work with DSLC to conduct student surveys to evaluate relevant student life programs.
  • Under the supervision of DSL, the Student Life Coordinator will contribute to the creation of in-person and online student event marketing materials as well as assist in the planning and execution of the activities such as Pixel Festival, Pixel Gathering & Graduation, Summer at Stanford, Club Fair, and Seasonal Assemblies. SLC will work closely with the OHS Marketing Team on the production of the corresponding marketing materials.
  • Work with students to counsel and encourage positive behaviors aligned with the OHS Codes of Conduct.
  • Represent the Office of Student Life at online, in-person, recruiting events, and within the general Stanford community, and support school staff for understanding the programs and logistics of the student life event.
  • Collaborate with the OHS Business Office under the supervision of DSL to ensure proper financial protocol for student trip and activity payments and assist other administrative and financial processes for logistics of student life events
  • Work on team projects with other offices such as Admissions, Advising, and Counseling to enhance the student experience at OHS and carry out student activity projects.  
  • May participate in the training and supervision of contingent summer employees, student workers, and parent volunteers.


To be successful in this position, you will bring: 

  • Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination and relevant experience.
  • Strong communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management.
  • Basic analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant computer systems/technology.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Understanding of financial transactions.
  • Ability to learn and understand compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
    Strong project management skills and ability to take on multiple tasks is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions:

  • Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.

Working 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 $77,397 - $87,253 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.

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

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. 

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