Director of Community Partnerships
Director of Community Partnerships
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
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Job Title: Community Engagement Officer 1
Working Title: Director of Community Partnerships
VPUE Unit: Haas Center for Public Service
Location: Stanford Main Campus; Hybrid option available (at least 3 days/week onsite)
Job Code: 4587
Job Grade: J
FTE: 100%
Exemption Status: Exempt, Fixed-term (3 years) with the potential for renewal
The Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) is seeking a Director of Community Partnerships to enhance and expand outreach and engagement efforts on behalf of the Haas Center with local community-based organizations, government, businesses, individuals and neighborhoods. The position will serve as a key liaison for community partners, manage partner-facing events, and develop and strengthen communications with local to global partners. The Director will also oversee the center’s Americorps VISTA program, including selecting community partners and VISTA core members. The Director of Community Partnerships works closely with an existing senior program director of campus partnerships. This position will report to the Deputy Director and is a 3-year fixed-term position with potential for renewal.
In This Role, You Will
As the designated gateway to undergraduate education at Stanford, VPUE strives to connect students intellectually with the full range of our educational opportunities and to promote the active engagement of all faculty, instructors and staff with undergraduate students.
For undergraduates, VPUE is the nexus for programs and initiatives that help students define and achieve their intellectual ambitions and develop a sense of civic purpose at Stanford. These include investigative introductory courses taught by esteemed faculty, targeted classes in writing and rhetoric, undergraduate research support, academic advising and mentoring, overseas and off-campus study programs, evidence-based and inclusive learning and teaching practices, and opportunities to pursue public service campus-wide. For faculty, VPUE serves as a principal conduit for furthering interaction with undergraduates and discovering ways in which working with students can enrich one’s research agenda. VPUE collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to provide the world-class experiences for which Stanford is known. All VPUE resources are dedicated to involving faculty with the undergraduate experience, connecting students with transformative opportunities, and fully realizing a liberal education at Stanford.
https://undergrad.stanford.edu/about
VPUE advocates for and supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Stanford through our teaching, policies, programming, and partnerships across the university. VPUE seeks to create a work environment motivated and shaped by the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in which all staff explicitly and mindfully act to implement these principles. We seek a work environment which values input from all, transparency, and openness in decision-making, and respectful and supportive engagement.
About The Haas Center For Public Service
Stanford University’s Haas Center for Public Service serves as the hub of Cardinal Service, a campus-wide initiative to make service a distinctive feature of a Stanford education. The Haas Center inspires and prepares students to create a more just and sustainable world through service, scholarship, and community partnerships. Guided by the Center’s Principles of Ethical and Effective Service, students engage in local, national, and global service across diverse pathways—community engaged learning and research, community organizing and activism, direct service, philanthropy, policy and governance, and social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility.
Cardinal Service focuses on four dimensions that have proven transformative in the lives of students: a full-time, quarter-long service experience (Cardinal Quarter); community engaged learning classes (Cardinal Courses); sustained service engagement (Cardinal Commitment); and support to integrate service into any career and pursue work in the public interest (Cardinal Careers).
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 Individuals To Impact The Future Of Our Legacy. Our Culture And Unique Perks Empower You With
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.
How To Apply
If you’re ready to work for an organization that nurtures diversity, respect, professional development, and a supportive work-life balance, we invite you to explore this opportunity and apply online. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application. Your cover letter should briefly describe your interest in the position and how you feel your background and experience would make you a successful candidate.
Completed applications will be reviewed on June 26, 2024.
http://stanfordcareers.stanford.ed
Working Title: Director of Community Partnerships
VPUE Unit: Haas Center for Public Service
Location: Stanford Main Campus; Hybrid option available (at least 3 days/week onsite)
Job Code: 4587
Job Grade: J
FTE: 100%
Exemption Status: Exempt, Fixed-term (3 years) with the potential for renewal
The Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) is seeking a Director of Community Partnerships to enhance and expand outreach and engagement efforts on behalf of the Haas Center with local community-based organizations, government, businesses, individuals and neighborhoods. The position will serve as a key liaison for community partners, manage partner-facing events, and develop and strengthen communications with local to global partners. The Director will also oversee the center’s Americorps VISTA program, including selecting community partners and VISTA core members. The Director of Community Partnerships works closely with an existing senior program director of campus partnerships. This position will report to the Deputy Director and is a 3-year fixed-term position with potential for renewal.
In This Role, You Will
- Maintain and enhance outreach efforts and programs aimed at collaboration with local communities organizations, neighborhoods, key individuals and opinion makers, and the general public.
- Develop practices, resources, and systems to support community partners in recruiting, preparing, and working with students and faculty through Haas Center programs.
- Lead high-visibility initiatives to highlight community partner expertise on campus, such as the Social Entrepreneurs in Residence at Stanford program and the Distinguished Visitor program.
- Oversee the center’s Americorps VISTA program, which recruits 3-5 young professionals to full-time capacity-building roles with key community organizations. Responsibilities include site selection, recruitment and selection, and ongoing evaluation of the program.
- Design and produce materials such as newsletters, FAQs, how-to guides for partnering with Stanford students and faculty, and other web-based content.
- Develop and implement assessment tools and feedback mechanisms for use with community partners, to help guide our student preparation and gauge our community impact
- Attend campus and community meetings. Represent the Haas Center at community events and programs, and with local/regional networks.
- Provide community-based audiences with selected, proactive, and timely information about Haas Center activities.
- Plan, design and coordinate engagement events including an annual partner breakfast, end of year celebration, and periodic issue-based convenings.
- Liaise with relevant campus units including the Office of Community Engagement to align practices and policies and address barriers and challenges.
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking. Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand. Rarely sort/file paperwork.
- Other duties may also be assigned.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Knowledge of local communities, government, nonprofits, and familiarity with community issues/concerns.
- Demonstrated creative initiative and excellent problem solving skills, and ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of constituencies.
- Strong written and verbal communication, active listening and interpersonal skills needed to work with a broad range of individuals successfully, including Stanford stakeholders, local officials, business owners and the public.
- Must be accurate and attentive to detail and follow through as well as have the ability to view problems from a "big picture" or third person point of view; demonstrated analytical ability.
- Ability to work sensitively and ethically with confidential information, work independently, and demonstrate good judgment and tact when handling difficult or sensitive situations.
- Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal (including risk management standards and procedures), financial, and university policies and external regulations.
- Ability to use social media, cloud-based file sharing, and a variety of standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office).
- Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
- Ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization.
- Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.
- 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 their job.
As the designated gateway to undergraduate education at Stanford, VPUE strives to connect students intellectually with the full range of our educational opportunities and to promote the active engagement of all faculty, instructors and staff with undergraduate students.
For undergraduates, VPUE is the nexus for programs and initiatives that help students define and achieve their intellectual ambitions and develop a sense of civic purpose at Stanford. These include investigative introductory courses taught by esteemed faculty, targeted classes in writing and rhetoric, undergraduate research support, academic advising and mentoring, overseas and off-campus study programs, evidence-based and inclusive learning and teaching practices, and opportunities to pursue public service campus-wide. For faculty, VPUE serves as a principal conduit for furthering interaction with undergraduates and discovering ways in which working with students can enrich one’s research agenda. VPUE collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to provide the world-class experiences for which Stanford is known. All VPUE resources are dedicated to involving faculty with the undergraduate experience, connecting students with transformative opportunities, and fully realizing a liberal education at Stanford.
https://undergrad.stanford.edu/about
VPUE advocates for and supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Stanford through our teaching, policies, programming, and partnerships across the university. VPUE seeks to create a work environment motivated and shaped by the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in which all staff explicitly and mindfully act to implement these principles. We seek a work environment which values input from all, transparency, and openness in decision-making, and respectful and supportive engagement.
About The Haas Center For Public Service
Stanford University’s Haas Center for Public Service serves as the hub of Cardinal Service, a campus-wide initiative to make service a distinctive feature of a Stanford education. The Haas Center inspires and prepares students to create a more just and sustainable world through service, scholarship, and community partnerships. Guided by the Center’s Principles of Ethical and Effective Service, students engage in local, national, and global service across diverse pathways—community engaged learning and research, community organizing and activism, direct service, philanthropy, policy and governance, and social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility.
Cardinal Service focuses on four dimensions that have proven transformative in the lives of students: a full-time, quarter-long service experience (Cardinal Quarter); community engaged learning classes (Cardinal Courses); sustained service engagement (Cardinal Commitment); and support to integrate service into any career and pursue work in the public interest (Cardinal Careers).
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 Individuals 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 course auditing opportunities. 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!
- 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.
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.
How To Apply
If you’re ready to work for an organization that nurtures diversity, respect, professional development, and a supportive work-life balance, we invite you to explore this opportunity and apply online. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application. Your cover letter should briefly describe your interest in the position and how you feel your background and experience would make you a successful candidate.
Completed applications will be reviewed on June 26, 2024.
http://stanfordcareers.stanford.ed
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