Student Communications Director

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

Main Work Location:Historic Stanford Campus

Schedule: Hybrid (at least 2 days per week on site)

Budgeted Salary Range:The expected pay range for this position is $118,000 to $142,000 per annum.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS

University Communications, part of the Office of External Relations, provides leadership and support for strategic communications programs that advance Stanford's mission. The office is responsible for brand positioning and strategy; issues and reputation management; crisis communications; digital content and top-level web and social media platforms; media relations and news services; executive communications; major publications; and video production. University Communications coordinates with communications professionals across the university and advises senior executive staff on communications strategy.

Position Summary:

Stanford University seeks a collaborative, strategic, and creative Student Communications Director to support the work of University Communications in both developing communications and providing strategic oversight of communications for and about students. This role has a focus on institutional communications strategy in partnership with the programs and units across campus that directly support the student experience.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Student Communications, the Student Communications Director will help manage, advise, and strategize on content related to the four primary student units - Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Residential & Dining Enterprises and Vice Provost for Student Affairs. This will include writing; supporting information gathering for media inquiries related to student units; and working with partners to ensure content is in alignment with institutional standards, messaging, and priorities.

The Student Communications Director will support integrated communications planning across student-facing units and university-wide initiatives through writing, editing, and consulting on the creation of compelling content across platforms that reflect Stanford’s voice and brand identity. In addition, this position will serve as a communications liaison between University Communications and student-facing units and collaborate with media relations staff to identify and develop story opportunities related to student programs and experiences.

Preferred qualifications:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional, organizational, or higher education communications.
• Familiarity with student affairs, higher education administration, or student-facing program areas.
• Experience with media relations, including working with media relations professionals to develop story pitches and responding to press inquiries.
• Experience supporting executive or leadership communications.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, including the ability to write for multiple formats, channels, and audiences.
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies.
• Proficiency with digital content management systems and email marketing platforms
• Excellent collaboration, partnership, and relationship management skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.