Associate Dean of Students & Director, Black Community Services Center

Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in higher education setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing people.
• Understanding of underlying technological needs and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

• Relevant experience that includes at least 5 years in higher education, focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Knowledge of Black student and community development in a university environment.
• Student development knowledge and experience in student affairs or within higher education setting.
• Knowledge of the challenges faced by Black undergraduate and graduate students in a highly selective residential institution and ability to assist students in navigating this 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.

- 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 rarely 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 his or her job.

- 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 .

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.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application, and address the following questions in your cover letter:

Please include why you are interested and qualified for the position. What do you think are the most pressing needs and concerns facing Black students and communities at Stanford? How would you go about addressing those needs as the Associate Dean and Director of the Black Community Services Center?

Finalist candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.