Communications and Outreach Manager

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 88,663; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University, through the Program in Human Biology, seeks a full-time Communications and Outreach Manager to support alumni communications, program events, and Director-level assistance. Under the Administrative Director, you will collaborate with alumni volunteers, faculty, and university colleagues to craft and evaluate outreach efforts across newsletters, websites, and social channels.

The role emphasizes versatile communication, strategic planning, and meticulous execution of outreach

Qualifications

• Requires versatile communication across design platforms to reach diverse audiences.
• Ability to uphold policy and manage details related to Communications and Outreach.

Responsibilities

• Provide alumni communications and program events support.
• Draft donor stewardship reports and letters for senior leaders.
• Create outreach materials such as newsletters, website copy, and event announcements.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organized

Strategic thinking

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid work schedule (at least 3 days per week on-site). May require working flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends.

Budgeted Salary: The budgeted base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $88,663 annually.

Program Overview: The Program in Human Biology is a large and diverse interdepartmental undergraduate program with a mission to provide an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the human being from biological, behavioral, social, and cultural perspectives. The Program offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree option, as well as a minor and an honors program. Majors design an individualized course of study focused on an area of interest within the broad scope of the program. Students also have the opportunity to pursue research or other creative projects within the major as part of their capstone requirement. The Program in Human Biology was established in 1971 and currently has a registered alumni base of over 8,000 from diverse backgrounds.

More information can be found at: http://humanbiology.stanford.edu/

Position Summary: The Program in Human Biology is seeking a full-time Communications and Outreach Manager to provide a full range of support including alumni communications and program events as well as support to the Director of the Program. Under the direction of the Administrative Director, the Communications and Outreach Manager will work with alumni volunteers, faculty, the Office of Development, University Communications, and other University colleagues to develop, implement, and assist with evaluating activities, programs, services, and communications that reach, serve, and engage alumni. Assist with marketing, planning or managing all/part of alumni programs, events, educational opportunities, and/or other alumni initiatives, including but not limited to our annual awards, research, and diploma ceremonies. Projects will include writing donor stewardship reports, drafting letters on behalf of senior leaders, faculty retirement events, and creating a broad range of outreach materials such as newsletters, website copy, and event announcements, using social media where applicable. This position therefore requires versatile communication skills and facility across various design platforms to reach various audiences most effectively. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, organized person who will feel confident upholding policy, implementing and tracking the many details related to Communication and Outreach for the Program. We seek someone with strong communication, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills as well as solid judgment.

This is a 100% FTE, continuing, exempt position.

Preferred Requirements

• Successful candidates will have a sense of curiosity and desire to solve problems.
• Is comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing changing priorities.
• Has the ability to work collaboratively.
• Has a learner's mindset and thinks strategically and holistically about their work.
• Is ready to take initiative and tackle complex problems.