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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.
- Ability to work under limited supervision.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of land use planning and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- Mac and PC proficient and have working knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Keynote, Constant Contact and the complete Microsoft suite of programs.
- Excellent follow-up and organizational skills necessary; detail-oriented.
- Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
- Ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside of the organization.
- Ability to follow direction and complete tasks with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.
- Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.
- Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
- Rarely sort/file paperwork.
*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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Regular travel may be required.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Why Stanford is for You:
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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.
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