Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration or related discipline and higher education experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of the peoples and cultures of the Muslim world, as evidenced by academic expertise, public service, advocacy, and/or prior work experience; the ability to develop community and assist students in navigating within the university environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and gain support from a broad and diverse array of constituents, including students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, community members and visitors is essential.
- Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
- Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information, develop and manage budgets and expenditures.
- Fundraising and development experience preferred.
- Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing staff.
- Understanding of underlying technological needs and requirements.
- User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Certifications and Licenses:
None
Working Conditions:
Evening and weekend hours, as needed, to support student programs, services and events.
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/.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
* - 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.
CANDIDATES: Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application, and address the following questions in your cover letter:
What do you think are the most pressing needs and concerns facing students who identify with or are interested in the Muslim experience in a highly selective residential university? How would you go about addressing those needs as the Associate Dean and Director of The Markaz?
Experience a culture of excellence.
Stanford University, located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
Supporting that mission is a staff of more than 10,000, which is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Finalist candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
