Senior Director, Programs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience related to the administration of sports and recreation with a knowledge base of student development, collegiate recreation programming, and risk management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to implement innovative programming
• Expert level knowledge of best and emerging practices for risk management
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills including conflict resolution.
• Subject matter expertise in at least three of the areas of responsibility.
• Expertise in budget planning and analysis and financial forecasting.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of student and staff training and development strategies.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
• Experience with MS Office products, database applications and relevant sports, clubs and other computer systems/technology experience.

Certifications and Licenses

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, sort/file paperwork or parts, 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 his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position frequently spends time in an office setting using computer.
• Position often spends time in both indoor and outdoor sports facilities interacting with participants.
• This is an in-person position.
• Requires 24-hour response availability seven days a week for emergency situations when not on vacation or scheduled off.

WORK STANDARDS

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, clients and 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.

DAPER’s Integrity:

• This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanfordʼs intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations.

 
Pay Range:

The expected pay range for this position is $117,000 - $130,000 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.