Assistant Director of Career Catalysts

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant work experience, or combination of education and relevant experience

• Demonstrated ability to provide career education that includes a diversity of identities and perspectives, that opens access to a range of opportunities, and that empowers students to integrate meaning and purpose while developing their career paths.
• Organizational abilities—able to keep track and report on multiple projects, exhibit judgment that is informed by research, integrates department and division priorities, and improves programming and services for Frosh/Soph students.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of campus partners and external partners including parents, alumni, and employers.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching/advising and training, especially for students in higher education.
• Use creativity, curiosity, and the ability to use concepts such as design thinking principles (e.g., ideating and prototyping) to advance student development, and to strengthen programs and services for students, and to advance commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion in coaching, programming, and services.

In addition, preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in Education, Student Affairs, or related field is preferred
• Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit; comfort with change, ambiguity, and risk
• Sense of humor and enthusiasm for working with first year and second year students 
• Deep understanding of career education related concepts and core practices such as, job searching, networking, developing resumes and cover letters, career exploration, economic trends, and building meaning into career exploration.
• Familiarity with career assessments such as the MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, and CliftonStrengths
• Demonstrated passion and aptitude for cultivating connections, program development and execution, group facilitation and engagement
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply diversity-related concepts including equity, inclusion, access, underrepresented and marginalized communities, allyship, power and privilege, social justice and identity development.

Working Conditions:  

• Able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days of onsite work.
• The university requires all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date, unless granted a medical or religious accommodation.

How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position, please submit your résumé and a cover letter indicating your interest in the role along with your online application.  For the first two weeks of this job posting, we will only be reviewing applications of internal Stanford Employees. For full consideration, please submit your application by March 25, 2022.

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