International Policy Programs Coordinator

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Ford Dorsey Master’s in International Policy (MIP) seeks an organized administrative professional to support four staff members, faculty director, and students. The role spans student services, finances, communications, events, admissions, and office operations in a fast-paced university setting.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education, nonprofit, or international affairs setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with university systems (student information and financial systems) and Drupal or willingness to learn quickly.
• Experience supporting events, admissions cycles, or basic financial/budget processes.
• Able to prioritize and manage a diverse workload; collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
• Interest in graduate education administration and global affairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic administration, student services, and admissions support.
• Schedule courses and order textbooks; support instructors with administrative tasks.
• Be a point of contact for current students on policies and finances.
• Maintain course and degree systems, program handbooks, and the program website; assist with analytics and reporting.
• Coordinate events (orientation, receptions, admit day, panels) and manage calendars for reservable spaces.
• Draft weekly student newsletters and event invitations.

Skills

Higher education experience

Event support experience

Budgeting & financial basics

Excellent communication

Drupal familiarity

Applicant tracking tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Drupal

Applicant tracking tools

Job description

Stanford University’s Ford Dorsey Master’s in International Policy (MIP) seeks an organized administrative professional to support four staff members, faculty director, and students. The role spans student services, finances, communications, events, admissions, and office operations in a fast-paced university setting.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently with limited supervision.