Assistant Vice President for Community and Culture, External Relations (DEIB leader)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, influential, and works effectively with leaders and staff at all levels across all groups.
• Significant experience working productively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, and the ability to discern how marginalized populations may have differing needs.
• Proven success in building, leading, and maintaining a DEIB strategy and programs. 
• 10+ years of prior in-depth relevant professional experience with at least 5 years of experience as a diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner in a complex organization preferred.
• Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of strategic plans and how to intersect DEIB efforts into those plans.
• Experience with and ability to establish credibility across a large, complex, and decentralized organization leading work in diversity and inclusion is strongly preferred.
• An understanding of the Cultural Proficiency Model is strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Desired Competencies

• Ability to be equity-minded and collaborate with diverse groups and individuals.
• Demonstrated experience promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education or in similarly complex corporate or large non-profit organizations.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity issues in general and within higher education.
• Effective public speaking skills with gravitas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate difficult dialogues, effectively listen to all points of view, and ability to build consensus on initiatives and issues.
• Strong project management skills reflecting an ability to manage shifting priorities and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to delegate, influence, and complete work through others.
• Forward thinker with ability to anticipate and proactively respond to internal and external needs.

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

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 their job.

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.