Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Stanford University

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong leadership and management skills, consistent with those required to direct a complex, decentralized organization;
• A broad and flexible (conceptual and analytical) thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills and personal charisma who shares the institution’s values of inclusiveness and respect for all;
• Superior communication skills (written and oral); highly articulate with the ability to listen and to calm, persuade, influence, empathize and educate through words and style;
• Ability to make difficult high-profile decisions under considerable pressure and to maintain a high-energy level and graceful demeanor despite a strenuous schedule that includes frequent evening and weekend events;
• Exceptional respect for and understanding of the needs of a highly diverse and rapidly changing student body at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
• Understanding of large-scale events and programs that represent the institution to its many audiences;
• Significant experience formulating policy in a complex legal landscape about matters of support for students and of general student welfare, based on an educational vision that is grounded in an understanding of how students learn, develop, live in communities, and deal with conflicts and differences;
• Knowledge of current issues in higher education, particularly in the student affairs/services fields;
• Strong desire to partner and collaborate with the academic leadership of the institution for delivery of Stanford’s educational mission;
• Ability to establish collegial relationships within and outside of the University, to work collaboratively on matters of policy, to appreciate the needs and priorities of other University units;
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of constituencies, including students, parents, faculty, and alumni, and to appreciate the concerns of each group;
• Ability to work effectively with the media
• Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of experience leading a complex organization that is accountable and responsive to diverse stakeholders. Advanced degree preferred.

Applications accepted through Stanford Careers:  http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/ 

Finalist must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

The expected pay range for this position is $400,000.00 to $468,000.00 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.

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 the 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.