Creative Projects Manager – Development Operations

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Project Manager for the Office of Development, driving planning, coordination, and delivery of creative fundraising materials. You will bridge fundraising strategy with creative execution alongside writers, designers and external vendors.

The role emphasizes organizational rigor, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining brand standards and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function.
• Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training.
• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.
• May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.
• May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. May also supervise staff.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

AI in creative operations

Airtable

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Project Manager for the Office of Development, driving planning, coordination, and delivery of creative fundraising materials. You will bridge fundraising strategy with creative execution alongside writers, designers and external vendors.

The role emphasizes organizational rigor, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining brand standards and timely delivery.