Division: Vice Provost of Student Affairs

Stanford University, recognized as one of the most prestigious and innovative academic institutions in the world, has an immediate opening for a Director of First Generation and Low Income (FLI) Office within the Division of Student Affairs (“SA”).

FLI is proud to be part of Student Affairs, which advances student development and learning; fosters community engagement; promotes diversity, inclusion and respect; and empowers students to thrive. Learn more about our office at https://diversityandfirstgen.stanford.edu/

The Student Affairs Division, with students as our focus, engages with a range of constituents including faculty, staff, parents, alumni, as well as other groups in the external community. Student Affairs staff act with integrity in pursuit of the highest professional standards, as we educate, serve and learn. These guiding principles, and the overall quality of Stanford’s faculty, students and staff, make it an intensely creative and rewarding place to work.

Job Overview:

The Director of FLI plays a critical role in cultivating an inclusive and welcoming campus community with particular attention to the needs and concerns of first-generation and low-income students. The Director provides strategy, vision and direction, manages the office’s programs and operations, as well as supervises staff and students who assist with the development and implementation of the department's services, programs and events.

The Director will ensure that first generation and low-income student programs at Stanford is viewed as a national model for creating a campus environment that is inclusive and supportive of diversity with particular attention to first-generation and low-income student issues. The Director provides this leadership with attention to emerging first-generation and low-income issues and continual review of best practices in student services on college campuses. The Director serves as a visible resource and advocate for the entire Stanford community regarding these issues, working in close partnership with other academic departments and offices within Student Affairs. In addition, the Director will represent the office and Stanford University on internal committees and at external conferences.

Your Job Responsibilities*:

Administrative Management

• Develop and sustain the strategic mission of FLI by aligning goals and objectives in relation to the mission of the Division and University; in particular, aligning goals and objectives with Student Affairs “Our Most Important Work”
• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with academic departments; alumni relations; and other units, to build upon successful collaborative programs and initiatives, identify new synergies, and support student engagement and success
• Ensure the timely delivery of projects, programs, and services that cultivate first-generation and low-income student learning and success
• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate current scope of services and programs; plan, implement and direct new programs under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Provost and in coordination with other partners within Student Affairs
• Manage and develop staff of 2 professionals and a number of students and interns

Strategic Planning and Financial Management

• Provides strategic visioning and leadership in developing, launching and sustaining resources and services around first-generation and low-income student success
• Provides leadership with attention to emerging first-generation student issues and best practices in student support services 
• Short and long-range planning; programming development, and implementation
• Assessment, data collection, and data analysis
• Fiscal responsibility for FLI budget, including identifying additional funding sources

Leadership

• Serves as a visible resource and advocate for the entire Stanford community regarding issues of first-generation and low-income student success and timely graduation
• Act as a thought leader and initiate and provide direction in navigating successfully in Stanford’s highly decentralized and matrixed organizational structure
• Encourage innovation and thinking “outside-the-box”
• Participate, attend and present at National, Regional and local professional associations.
• Other duties may also be assigned

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience with increasing complexity and leadership responsibilities, or combination of education and relevant experience;  
• Demonstrated strong leadership and strategic management skills and ability to work and lead people;
• Significant budget management experience and strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information;
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills to communicate at all levels with tact and diplomacy and effectively articulate the place and role of FLI programs in advancing inclusion, community and integrative learning at Stanford University;
• Ability to engage faculty and steward a highly sophisticated alumni population;
• A record of success in developing strategic partnerships, collaborating with academic units, and achieving high satisfaction levels in meeting the needs of students;
• Experience in data collection and data analysis, as well as demonstrating competency in assessment and evaluation of student service activities in an educational setting to improve services to students:
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, parents, administrators, etc.) with diplomacy and tact;
• Expressed sensitivity to and demonstrated understanding of the needs of a diverse student body;
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging practices in student success initiatives, particularly relating to first generation and low-income students.

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

• Completion of an advanced degree in an academic area;
• A minimum of eight years of experience serving in full-time professional leadership positions in higher education student affairs programs within a large, complex, decentralized university setting;
• Experience in higher education setting;
• Demonstrated success in obtaining external funding and cultivating strong donor relations;
• Familiarity with multi-cultural and multi-ethnic dynamics of the academic and social pressures encountered by students at a renowned research university.

* 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.

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!
• How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.

Job Title: Student Services Manager 2
Exemption:    Exempt

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 7507
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: K