Paralegal - Corporate, Foundation, & Association Relations Development

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Paralegal skills and experience (strongly preferred and highly desired).
• Ability to develop effective skills in corporate and/or foundation prospect identification, relationship building, and solicitation.
• Experience mentoring and working with volunteers, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work within a complex environment with competing university and funder agendas.
• Ability to prepare select agreements for management approval; conduct initial review and issue spotting of select agreements from funders.
• Ability to resolve problems arising in the course of the project; consult with departmental administrators, faculty and staff.
• Desire to collaborate with allied campus offices to deliver excellent services to faculty and research administration community.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to articulate a compelling case for philanthropic support programs.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into compelling development proposals and agreements.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, top executives, and community leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an organized fashion.
• Advanced ability with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe PDF.
• Valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver's License

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, sit, and use a telephone, stand/walk.
• Occasionally light/fine grasping, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, writing by hand.

* - 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.

• May require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Regular travel may be required.
• Valid passport for international travel.

• 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.

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 speaker.
• 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!

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 resume along with your online application.  Your one-page cover letter should briefly describe your background, providing examples of your experience with working independently and as part of a team.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that includes employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, a credit check and/or driving record.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.