Associate Director of Career Communities - Frosh/Soph

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in higher education setting preferred.
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, students, and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex information.
• Strong understanding of program and event strategy, execution, and measurement.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing people.

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

• Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field is desirable.
• Experience in career coaching, community development, program planning and execution, group facilitation and/or engagement, and employer relations and/or university recruiting.
• Entrepreneurial, creative, and innovative spirit; comfortable with change, ambiguity, and risk.
• Sense of humor and enthusiasm for working with freshmen and sophomores.
• Multicultural awareness and competence; ability to work in a diverse environment and serve constituents from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Familiarity with topics including diversity and inclusion, well-being and mental health, and community/belonging as they relate to career education.
• Experience with online career platforms and digital communication.
• Proven record in leading and developing cohesive teams, managing performance and productivity, strategic planning, and contributing to organizational leadership.
• Knowledge of trends in career education, internships, world of work, economy, and technology.
• Knowledge of employment print and web resources and publications, and career interest/personality assessments (MBTI, CliftonStrengths, and Strong Interest Inventory).

* - 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.

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!

How to Apply 
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. 

To be considered, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.

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.