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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.
- Ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside of the organization with diplomacy and tactfulness.
- Knowledge of local government and familiarity with community issues/concerns.
- Excellent judgment and knowledge of political processes.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex and sometimes controversial issues.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to diplomatically resolve problems and build key relationships.
- A willingness and ability to reach out to many constituencies and understand their needs and priorities.
- Superb written and verbal communication, active listening skills and the interpersonal skills needed to work with a broad range of individuals successfully, including Stanford stakeholders, local officials, business owners, policy-based organizations, and the public.
- Ability to craft visual presentations and provide information orally to various audiences in a concise and compelling manner both formally and informally.
- Working knowledge of land use planning and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- Mac and PC proficient and working knowledge of the complete Microsoft suite of programs.
The expected pay range for this position is $142,000 to $176,000 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.
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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 the job.
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