SDSS Career Center Director

To be successful in this position, you will need: 

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
   
• User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
   
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
   
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.
   
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
   
• Demonstrated experience managing people.
   
• Understanding of underlying technological needs and requirements.
   
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

In addition, our preferred qualifications include: 

• Master’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of combined academic career services and/or corporate recruitment management experience.
   
• Effective organizational and management skills.
   
• Experience in collaborative work, including across units and expertise areas.
   
• Experience managing staff and budgets, and experience managing organizational change.
   
• Experience with data analytics and program assessment.
   
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in university career services, student career and professional development, and career opportunities for students in diverse programs and concentrations. Nationwide professional contacts in both educational and employment sectors.
   
• Experience in fundraising or working with Development and Alumni Relations preferred.
   
• Effective communication skills in both speaking and writing, and strong interpersonal skills.
   
• Technical proficiency in career management systems, Microsoft Office and database systems.
   
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, faculty, administrators, and employers; sensitivity to, and experience with, the needs of students from a broad range of backgrounds.

* - 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $145,902 to $177,678 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.
 

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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 accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

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.