Chief Alumni Relations Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

●    Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience leading and overseeing senior team leaders.
●    Demonstrated strategic leadership, planning, and change management skills with sound judgment and managerial courage.
●    Ability to represent the university professionally both internally and externally. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations to senior management and other audiences.
●    Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, diplomacy, and political acumen skills. Successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with diverse groups, including senior leaders. Demonstrated experience engaging and motivating groups of diverse individuals.
●    Ability to juggle a vast quantity of incoming information, interruptions, and inquiries with a high level of professionalism and tolerance for ambiguity.
●    Expert analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong project/program management skills with demonstrated effectiveness in data analysis, critical thinking, creative problem solving, consulting, facilitation, negotiating, influencing, people leadership and strategic decision-making skills. 
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

●    Master’s degree in business or equivalent.
●    10+ years’ experience working in Alumni Relations, volunteer management or a related field. 
●    Event management experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The expected pay range for this position is $193,000 to $262,000 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.

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 accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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.

The main work location for this position is the Stanford University Historic campus. (A hybrid work schedule with at least two to three days per week onsite may be considered for this role). 

Please find an overview of Stanford benefits and rewards here: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/benefits. Note: This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.