Director, Alumni Relations

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Increasingly responsible experience in alumni relations or a related field, preferably in a university setting.  
• Proven record of accomplishment that demonstrates accountability, strategic thinking, initiative, creativity, managerial and interpersonal skills, and focus in a rapidly changing and intellectually stimulating environment. 
• Well-developed leadership abilities and a willingness to take risks and solve problems creatively.   
• Demonstrated ability to manage, organize, motivate, and delegate to others, including volunteers.
• Proven success in managing, mentoring and retaining an experienced professional staff
• ·       Demonstrated ability to build effective long-term relationships both internally and externally, and to clearly articulate and advocate for institutional goals.  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to collaborate, build team spirit, and achieve results.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Stanford University and the Graduate School of Business a plus.
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and abroad.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with business education, alumni relations and trends in the industry.

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

• Advanced degree a plus.

*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.

Why Stanford is for You

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

•  Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a Ted Talk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
• A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
• A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more! 

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.