Director, Engagement & Outreach

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

•    Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
•    Comfort with ambiguity and complexity
•    Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
•    Talent and experience in guiding a team or colleagues during times of change
•    Empathy for the needs of volunteers, alumni, and friends
•    Ability to manage and inspire volunteers, preferably through prior experience in higher education or philanthropy
•    Experience conceiving, designing, developing, and implementing outreach strategies for fundraising campaigns
•    Demonstrated judgment, analytical, and conceptual skills
•    Comfort with both strategy and execution, with ability to see the implications of decisions.
•    Outstanding oral and written communication skills.  Ability to articulate the GSB’s mission and purpose and the vital role of donors and volunteers.

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 TedTalk, 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.

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.