Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education, Frosh/Soph Initiatives

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant work experience, or combination of education and relevant experience including :
  • Demonstrated experience in coaching and training, especially for students in higher education.
  • Deep understanding of career education related concepts and core practices, such as career assessment practices, major and career exploration, decision making, searching for opportunities, networking, developing resumes and cover letters, economic trends, and building meaning and purpose into career exploration.
  • Familiarity with career assessments such as the MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory 244 and CliftonStrengths.
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
• 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, integrate department and division priorities, and improve programming and services for Frosh/Soph students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of campus partners and external partners including parents, alumni, and employers.
• Creativity, curiosity, and the ability and willingness to practice design thinking principles (e.g., ideating and prototyping) to advance student development, to strengthen programs and services for students, and to advance commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion in coaching, programming, and services.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Relevant computer systems/technology experience, including social media, and digital communications, Handshake or similar digital career engagement platforms.
• Understanding of financial transactions.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and regulations.

In addition, our preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in Career Counseling, Education, Student Affairs, or related field
• Creative and innovative spirit; comfort with change, ambiguity, and risk
• Sense of humor and enthusiasm for working with freshmen and sophomores
• Demonstrated passion and aptitude for coaching, 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).

* 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.

Working Conditions:

• Able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Able to work on campus at least three days per week.

The expected pay range for this position is $87,000 to $100,000 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.

How to Apply: We invite you to apply for this position, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.

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.

*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