Assistant Director of Donor Relations

To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Superior written and oral communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and credibly on a diverse range of topics.
• Comfort running and interpreting financial reports, researching expenditures, and formatting customized financial reports for stewardship purposes.
• Strong client service orientation and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the professionalism to interact with a wide range of people at different levels of an organization.
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to set and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfort in a highly dynamic and often fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to be part of a team and engage with the community at FSI.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines.
• Ability to lead through influence.
• Sound judgment. Discretion. Curiosity. Compassion. A sense of humor.
• Desire to learn about international affairs and use that knowledge for effective stewardship and donor engagement.
• Facility with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, CARD (Salesforce); Google Docs. Knowledge of Adobe a plus.
• Valid California Non-commercial Class Driver's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, stand/walk, sit, use a telephone.
• Occasionally light/fine grasping, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, writing by hand.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Non-commercial Class Driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

WORK 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.
   

This is a 100% FTE, benefits-eligible position. For consideration, please provide résumé and cover letter. Background check required for all final candidates.

The expected pay range for this position is $94,000 to $108,000 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.

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.

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 accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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.