Strategic Student Communications Architect

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a collaborative, strategic Student Communications Director to support University Communications in developing communications and providing strategic oversight of student-related communications. This role focuses on institutional communications strategy in partnership with campus programs and units that directly support the student experience.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Student Communications, the incumbent will help manage, advise, and strategize on

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional, organizational, or higher education communications.
• Familiarity with student affairs, higher education administration, or student-facing programs.
• Experience with media relations and developing story pitches.
• Experience supporting executive or leadership communications.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and advise on content related to student units and initiatives.
• Support integrated communications planning across student-facing units.
• Collaborate with media relations staff to identify and develop story opportunities.
• Serve as a communications liaison between University Communications and student programs.

Skills

Institutional communications

Higher education communications

Media relations

Strategic communications

Written & verbal communications

Job description

Stanford University seeks a collaborative, strategic Student Communications Director to support University Communications in developing communications and providing strategic oversight of student-related communications. This role focuses on institutional communications strategy in partnership with campus programs and units that directly support the student experience.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Student Communications, the incumbent will help manage, advise, and strategize on