Inside Higher Ed
Executive Director, Culture and Community Engagement
Inside Higher Ed, Stanford, California, United States, 94305
Executive Director, Culture and Community Engagement
Position located at Stanford Medicine Office of the Chief Community Engagement Officer.
Job Purpose Provide strategic direction and operational leadership that fosters community engagement across the School of Medicine (SoM), Stanford Health Care (SHC), and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH). Align staffing structures, policy development, and programmatic initiatives with a unifying vision.
Responsibilities
Recommend and implement organizational frameworks that promote community engagement and operational alignment across SoM, SHC, and SMCH. Ensure infrastructure supports inclusive participation, collaboration, and service.
Maintain responsibility for leadership development, team performance, and staff retention.
Partner with HR teams and managers to embed values of community accountability and service excellence into policies and programs. Enhance staff experience through inclusive hiring, transparent practices, and supportive career development across all entities.
Lead development and execution of strategic plans focused on strengthening institutional identity around community engagement. Align operational practices and initiatives with shared values of service, mutual respect, and achievement for all community members.
Support development of administrative and academic policies that reinforce a culture of shared responsibility and community well‑being. Serve as a thought partner in designing initiatives that reflect the principles and mission.
Provide strategic guidance on resource allocation to support community‑centered programs. Design and implement systems for measuring the impact of engagement initiatives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with organizational priorities.
Serve as central advisor to senior leadership. Build partnerships that enhance cross‑departmental collaboration and ensure programs, services, and practices are grounded in community needs and aspirations.
Other duties may also be assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and program development experience within a large, complex academic health system.
Strong background in organizational development, change leadership, and community engagement strategy.
Experience fostering institutional excellence through service‑based leadership or community partnership.
Proven ability to lead through influence across diverse stakeholders and deliver enterprise‑wide initiatives.
Education & Experience (required) Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (required)
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory, planning and change management skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills. Able to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
Advanced financial expertise in accounting budget planning, and financial forecasting.
Advanced expertise in grants and contract administration.
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
Ability to multi‑task and manage deadlines.
Physical Requirements Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks; frequently sitting; occasionally stand/walk; use a telephone; lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11‑20 pounds; rarely sort/file paperwork or parts; rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.
Working Conditions Occasional evening and weekend hours.
Compensation Salary range: $206,749 to $261,619 per annum.
Equal Employment Opportunity Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
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Job Purpose Provide strategic direction and operational leadership that fosters community engagement across the School of Medicine (SoM), Stanford Health Care (SHC), and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH). Align staffing structures, policy development, and programmatic initiatives with a unifying vision.
Responsibilities
Recommend and implement organizational frameworks that promote community engagement and operational alignment across SoM, SHC, and SMCH. Ensure infrastructure supports inclusive participation, collaboration, and service.
Maintain responsibility for leadership development, team performance, and staff retention.
Partner with HR teams and managers to embed values of community accountability and service excellence into policies and programs. Enhance staff experience through inclusive hiring, transparent practices, and supportive career development across all entities.
Lead development and execution of strategic plans focused on strengthening institutional identity around community engagement. Align operational practices and initiatives with shared values of service, mutual respect, and achievement for all community members.
Support development of administrative and academic policies that reinforce a culture of shared responsibility and community well‑being. Serve as a thought partner in designing initiatives that reflect the principles and mission.
Provide strategic guidance on resource allocation to support community‑centered programs. Design and implement systems for measuring the impact of engagement initiatives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with organizational priorities.
Serve as central advisor to senior leadership. Build partnerships that enhance cross‑departmental collaboration and ensure programs, services, and practices are grounded in community needs and aspirations.
Other duties may also be assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and program development experience within a large, complex academic health system.
Strong background in organizational development, change leadership, and community engagement strategy.
Experience fostering institutional excellence through service‑based leadership or community partnership.
Proven ability to lead through influence across diverse stakeholders and deliver enterprise‑wide initiatives.
Education & Experience (required) Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (required)
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory, planning and change management skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills. Able to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
Advanced financial expertise in accounting budget planning, and financial forecasting.
Advanced expertise in grants and contract administration.
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
Ability to multi‑task and manage deadlines.
Physical Requirements Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks; frequently sitting; occasionally stand/walk; use a telephone; lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11‑20 pounds; rarely sort/file paperwork or parts; rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.
Working Conditions Occasional evening and weekend hours.
Compensation Salary range: $206,749 to $261,619 per annum.
Equal Employment Opportunity Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
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