Marketing and Communications Manager

This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze. Work Arrangement: Hybrid work schedule (at least 3 days per week on-site). May require working flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends. Budgeted Salary: The budgeted base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $88,663 annually. The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university’s largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day. Department/Program Description The Program in Human Biology is a large and diverse interdepartmental undergraduate program. with a mission to provide an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the human being from biological, behavioral, social, and cultural perspectives. The Program offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree option, as well as a minor and an honors program. Majors design an individualized course of study focused on an area of interest within the broad scope of the program. Students also have the opportunity to pursue research or other creative projects within the major as part of their capstone requirement. The Program in Human Biology was established in 1971 and currently has a registered alumni base of over 8,000 from diverse backgrounds. More information can be found at: Position Summary The Program in Human Biology is seeking a full-time Communications and Outreach Manager to provide a full range of support including alumni communications and program events as well as support to the Director of the Program. Under the direction of the Administrative Director, the Communications and Outreach Manager will work with alumni volunteers, faculty, the Office of Development, University Communications, and other University colleagues to develop, implement, and assist with evaluating activities, programs, services, and communications that reach, serve, and engage alumni. Assist with marketing, planning or managing all/part of alumni programs, events, educational opportunities, and/or other alumni initiatives, including but not limited to our annual awards, research, and diploma ceremonies. Projects will include writing donor stewardship reports, drafting letters on behalf of senior leaders, faculty retirement events, and creating a broad range of outreach materials such as newsletters, website copy, and event announcements, using social media where applicable. This position therefore requires versatile communication skills and facility across various design platforms to reach various audiences most effectively. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, organized person who will feel confident upholding policy, implementing and tracking the many details related to Communication and Outreach for the Program. We seek someone with strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as well as solid judgment. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences. This is a 100% FTE, continuing, exempt position. Preferred Requirements Successful candidates will have a sense of curiosity and desire to solve problems. Is comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing changing priorities. Has the ability to work collaboratively. Has a learner's mindset and thinks strategically and holistically about their work. Is ready to take initiative and tackle complex problems. #J-18808-Ljbffr