Director, Global Alumni Community Engagement - Stanford University : Job Details

Director, Global Alumni Community Engagement

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Job Summary

• DATE POSTED 1 day ago
• Schedule Full-time
• Job Code 3486
• Employee Status Regular
• Grade L
• Requisition ID 107024

Director, Global Alumni Community Engagement, Stanford Alumni Association

The Stanford Alumni Association (SAA) has a mission to reach, serve, and engage all 240,000+ Stanford alumni and students; to foster a lifelong intellectual and emotional connection between the university and its graduates; and to provide the university with goodwill and support. SAA produces a wide array of offerings and programming to connect Stanford alumni, ranging from events such as Reunion Homecoming, to a wide range of volunteer opportunities, to creating content, including STANFORD magazine, and providing travel opportunities, including the Stanford Travel/Study and Stanford Sierra Camp programs.

Position Summary:

Managing the Global Alumni Community Engagement team of nine (4 direct reports and 5 indirect reports), the Director of Global Alumni Community Engagement (GACE) provides leadership on new and current alumni relations programs and projects. With an emphasis on driving our alumni communities platforms (including geographic, shared identity, and professional communities) and regional programs, this role leads the development of strategies, delivery, and evaluation of quality programming to fulfill the Stanford Alumni Association's mission to reach, serve, and engage all Stanford alumni. This role reports to the Chief Alumni Relations Officer, and will be a part of the SAA Ad Council, the leadership team at SAA.

Job Purpose:

Provide leadership on new and current alumni relations programs and projects for the GACE department. Develop strategies for and across alumni relations departments, conduct program evaluation and marketing analysis, link strategies to business and departmental objective, with a goal of providing quality engagement opportunities for Stanford's alumni.

Core Duties:

• Manage operations of the Global Alumni Community Engagement team.
• Manage, recruit, coach and develop staff providing them with supervision, guidance and mentoring in goal setting, performance management,skill building and professional growth.
• Set data-driven departmental budget, goals, and objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop strategic department plans, policies, and procedures for alumni programs and events that enhance the university's reputation and visibility.
• Using data, evaluate and monitor trends for effectiveness of activities and segments.
• Provide leadership and support on issues/projects related to university alumni initiatives.
• Design, implement, and run new programs as needed.
• Collaborate with campus partners.
• Bachelor's degree and seven or more years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Excellent management skills, including coaching and developing staff.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong track record as relationship builder and collaborator.
• Strong ability to understand alumni needs, show good judgment and diplomacy, and a high tolerance for ambiguity.
• Willingness to jump in and be hands on in program execution as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, team and leadership skills; tact and flexibility in working with diverse population groups.
• Excellent strategic, organizational and project management skills and the ability to simultaneously plan and execute multiple projects.
• Experience making data-informed decisions and crafting creative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with decision makers across many levels of an organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Constantly perform desk-based tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sit.
• Occasionally grasp forcefully, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts.

The expected pay range for this position is $170,115 per annum to $190,000 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 ( ) 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.

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 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.

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