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Assistant Director, Student Life
Stanford University
Assistant Director, Student Life
Stanford University
 Assistant Director, Student Life Stanford University Stanford Graduate School of Business Residing in Silicon Valley, the heart of innovation, Stanford GSB has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, push the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offer a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We strive to change lives, change organizations, and change the world. The MBA and MSx Programs at the Stanford Graduate School of Business seek an experienced student services professional to join Student Life as an Assistant Director. We are looking for someone who enjoys helping students, fielding questions, understanding and navigating policies, and handling detail-oriented work, all with a positive attitude and professional grace. The central mission of this role is to serve as an advisor to the leaders of our graduate student-led organizations. This is done in a close partnership with other advisors and with relevant cross-department teams throughout the business school and university. This position has daily interaction with the MBA and MSx student populations and has a significant impact on the student experience for individual student leaders as well as for the student body as a whole. The intention of this role is to form professional relationships with students in a manner that builds trust, rapport, and respect with the goal of helping them produce events that are safe, inclusive, successful, and reflect well on the institution. As a fully engaged member of the MBA & MSx Programs, this team member is expected to participate in and support department initiatives and major annual student activities and assume Student Life special projects as needed. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with diverse graduate student organization leaders and appreciates the value of student activities in creating a vibrant and inclusive student community. We seek someone who is confident in explaining and upholding policy, dedicated to improving current practices, and experienced in event planning. Competitive candidates will have a student-centered orientation, possess outstanding communication skills, be exceptionally well organized, bring a problem-solving approach to supporting students, and have a good sense of humor and a sharp mind. Candidates with experience in higher education doing direct student services are preferred, especially those with experience with accessibility resources, experience supporting international students, experience in DEI programming, membership in underrepresented groups. Note that student needs evolve, especially during a pandemic and, therefore, so does the work of Student Life. Candidates comfortable working across the other disciplines of student affairs including academic counseling, degree progress, and student well-being are appreciated. Note: Applications should include a professional resume and cover letter tailored to this position. Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this position description. Your primary responsibilities include:
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
*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. Why Stanford is for You Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you. How to Apply We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the Apply for Job button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application. 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. Additional Information Job: Location: Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, United States Schedule: Classification Level: To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0f733b2d2a72c24fb1ea55f6f5a131b6
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About Stanford University
Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The University's thriving diverse community is comprised of nearly 7000 undergraduate students, 12000 graduate students, 2000 faculty members, 1900 postdoctoral scholars, and over 11,000 academic and administrative staff in seven schools including several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. The campus spreads over 8000 contiguous acres and nearly all undergraduates live on campus. Stanford offers bachelor's and master's degrees in addition to doctoral degrees (PhD, MD, DMA and JD) plus a number of professional and continuing education programs and certifications. More at http://facts.stanford.edu and http://www.stanford.edu. Stanford is an equal empl...oyment 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. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
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