Senior Director of University Media and Communications

TO APPLY:  Please include a cover letter with your application explaining why you would like this job and how your experience qualifies you.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and at least eight (8) years of relevant experience in a similar spokesperson and media relations role within a complex organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must possess superior news judgment, persuasive communication skills and ability to take initiative.
• Experience analyzing situations and giving sound professional judgment on news value, strategic communications, public opinion, and media relations.
• Ability to develop and maintain close relationships with journalists, subject matter experts and university communicators.
• Excellent written communication skills, outstanding research and analytical skills, and skills in conceptual editing, copy editing, and proof reading.
• Comfortable working with top leaders and providing productive feedback for media strategy.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people.
• Mastery of skills in journalism and public relations.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in deadline, fast-paced and high-pressure situations.
• Experience in working in higher education, or a highly decentralized environment is desirable.
• A commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion.

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 enrich 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 audit a course. 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