Associate Director, Asian American Studies Center

Job Summary In this role, the Program Manager/Associate Director will support all aspects of the Center’s operations, ranging from administrative and organizational responsibilities to assisting with research initiatives and programming. The individual will play a key role in fostering a vibrant intellectual community of faculty, students, and partners engaged in Asian American and diaspora studies. Education & Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: PhD degree and at least three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in student affairs, academic administration, research support, education, community organizing, race and ethnic studies, or other fields that demonstrate strong administrative and programmatic capacity. Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and execute targeted and center-wide programming for students, staff, and faculty related to research, education, and academic support, including on-campus talks, book events, community gatherings, symposia, conferences, working groups, and faculty meetings. Collaborate closely with campus partners, such as the Asian American Activities Center (A3C), the Asian American Studies (AAS) program, the Center of Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE), and the Institute for Advancing Just Societies (IAJS) to support the broader Asian American campus ecosystem through joint programming and initiatives. Build and sustain partnerships with external and community-based organizations, including Stop AAPI Hate, to support student and faculty research and community-engaged initiatives. Manage donor stewardship, including tracking incoming gifts, preparing and sending donor acknowledgments, and completing required documentation for the Office of Development. Work with Center leadership in advancing the AARCS endowment. Administer research grants and student and faculty internship opportunities throughout the year. Provide supervision and guidance to undergraduate and graduate student staff, including role development, task coordination, and accountability. Maintain and update the AARCS and Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI) websites with events, news, announcements, affiliate updates, and newsletters. Develop outreach and publicity materials for events, programs, and research highlights. Maintain a master calendar for AARCS, including scheduling meetings and events and compiling relevant external events. Respond to inquiries about AARCS and communicate regularly with affiliated faculty, staff, and students regarding programs and projects. May serve as an instructor for an undergraduate course in the Asian American Studies program for one academic quarter. Oversee, process, and monitor routine financial transactions, including AARCS’s purchasing card and travel card usage. Work on financial and personnel matters with appropriate colleagues in other units in H&S. Qualifications and Preferences Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of Asian American and Asian diaspora history, issues, and cultures; prior related coursework and/or research experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to complete tasks accurately and follow through on routine responsibilities. Strong digital organization skills, including managing complex Google Drive folder structures and shared documents. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external audiences, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and campus partners. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to assess complex information and navigate decision‑making processes. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Ability to prioritize, multitask, and proactively resolve issues. Ability to effectively represent the work of AARCS to donors and the public. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, and Outlook email and calendaring systems. Experience managing websites, mailing lists, and Pcard/Tcard transactions preferred. Preferred: Supervisory experience and/or demonstrated ability to manage, train, and mentor others in their personal or professional development. The expected pay range for this position is $100,023 to $124,516 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. Stanford University provides a comprehensive rewards package, details of which can be found at the Cardinal at Work website ( Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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