Outreach and Engagement Program Director

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

·       Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.

·       Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.

·       Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.

·       Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.

·       Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.

·       Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. This role requires very strong writing skills.

·       Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.

·       Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

·       Excellent writing and editing skills, with proven ability to write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including senior leaders.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

·       Mastery of skills in journalism, strategic communications, and public relations.

·       Ability to understand and communicate complex and sometimes controversial issues.

·       Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.

·       Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

·       Demonstrated ability to oversee all aspects of the writing process.

·       Successfully combining hard (e.g., technical knowledge, critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving) and soft skills (e.g., people skills, communication, such as active listening, interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, teamwork, emotional intelligence, collaboration/conflict management) to meet position requirements.

·       Ability to promote diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in the execution of the role.

·       Experience working in a university, preferably student housing, environment preferred.

·       Ability to exercise sound judgment routinely and independently in making decisions.

·       Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

Physical Requirements:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

Occasionally use a telephone.

Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - 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:

Occasional after-hours work may be required to meet time-sensitive deadlines or emergencies.

May work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays. This position will have a hybrid work schedule of one telecommute day per week.

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 expected pay range for this position is $111k to $165k per annum or ( $53.36-$79.33 / hour).

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.

Why Stanford is for You: 

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

 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.