Stanford University · 8 hours ago
Director for New Student Programs
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$126K/yr - $159K/yr
5+ years expStanford University is a hub of undergraduate innovation, seeking a Director for New Student Programs within the Office of Academic Advising. The Director will oversee freshman and new transfer transition programming, manage staff, and collaborate with various campus partners to enhance the onboarding experience for new students.
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Responsibilities
Manage professional staff: Assistant Director, Systems Administrator, and Program Associate, make hiring decisions, provide coaching and mentoring, and manage performance and staffing levels
Lead university programming by directing the processes and programs for onboarding, orienting, and guiding the transition of all incoming undergraduate first-year and new transfer students to Stanford through Approaching Stanford and New Student Orientation
Identify and establish collaborative working relationships and shared learning outcomes with key campus partners such as Undergraduate Admission, Academic Advising, Summer Bridge, Residential Education, Stanford Introductory Studies, Housing Assignments, Office of Accessible Education, the Bechtel International Center, and Athletics, as well as with external partners such as vendors, apps, and other institutions
Interpret, implement and ensure compliance of new student programs and processes with university, academic and administrative policies. Recommend new internal policies, guidelines and procedures
Manage the implementation of technology in new student programming to enhance effectiveness, compliance, and business processes, specifically the Approaching Stanford Forms, weekly e-Newsletters, digital Handbook, Canvas online course and new student requirements, Cvent, and general website strategy and management
Using advanced technical and professional knowledge regarding residential college life, the undergraduate experience at large research universities, and new student transition, identify, clarify, and resolve program issues and concerns with substantial significance related to new student requirements in accordance with established policies and procedures spanning multiple areas. Use independent judgment and advanced knowledge to mediate complex and sensitive issues, particularly for individual new student situations
Independently make decisions regarding projects and initiatives within confines established by management. Represent the New Student & Co-Curricular Programs Team, Academic Advising, VPUE, and Stanford to incoming students and their families, campus partners, and external partners and schools
Respond to inquiries related to new students regarding university policies/procedures and academic rules/regulations requiring interpretation; provide recommendations for correction
Develop long range planning and policy development for new student programming. Manage, develop, and forecast program budgets taking into account class size
Some nights and weekend work will be required for event implementation
Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, including new students, student leaders, parental contacts, faculty, campus partners, and all levels of management
Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as relevant computer systems/technology experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze complex information, including financial information
Strong leadership and strategic management skills
Demonstrated experience managing people
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse student body
Preferred
Experience in higher education setting
Experience with onboarding and transition programs and processes at Stanford (Approaching Stanford, New Student Orientation, mid-year process)
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Course auditing opportunities
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
Stanford University
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$26.52MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineGRAMMY Museum
2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
2023-08-17Grant
Leadership Team
Nadia Roumani
Co-founder and Senior Designer, Designing for Social Systems (DSS) Program, d.school
Howard Wolf
Vice President for Alumni Affairs
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