Director of Faculty Staff Housing

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required, an advanced degree in a relevant field is desired. A minimum of 15 years’ experience in an academic setting in increasingly more responsible positions is required as is a minimum of 5 years in a senior management position. Experience with residential real estate development or community planning is also desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A highly developed understanding of client service in an academic environment, including the ability to respond quickly to questions and concerns;
• Understanding of the University's dynamic and diverse environment and the need to be both flexible and creative when addressing issues and problems;
• Proven ability to think critically and develop solutions to complex problems with legal, financial, political, and strategic implications;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and as part of a team;
• Demonstrated ability to encourage and motivate others to do their best work; and
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Strong leadership and management skills, consistent with those required to direct a complex organization;
• A broad and flexible (conceptual and analytical) thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills who shares the institution’s values of inclusiveness and respect for all;
• Superior communication skills (written and oral); highly articulate with the ability to listen and to persuade, influence empathize and educate through words and style;
• Ability to make difficult high-profile decisions under considerable pressure and to maintain a high-energy level and graceful demeanor despite a strenuous schedule;
• Exceptional respect for and understanding of the needs of a highly diverse and complex university community;
• Ability to establish collegial relationships within and outside of the University, to work collaboratively on matters of policy, to appreciate the needs and priorities of other University units;

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
• On-campus mobility.

*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.

Working Conditions:

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.

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.

*The final candidate will need to successfully pass a background check to be considered for this position.

About Stanford University

Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, is one of the world’s leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

Supporting that mission is a staff of more than 10,000 which is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends and benefits that increase financial stability to promote healthy and fulfilling lives. An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.

The expected pay range for this position is $400,000 to $425,000 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.

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.