Westfield State University
Executive Director, Culture and Community EngagementSchool of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States NewAdministration3 days ago Post Date106799 Requisition #The Stanford Medicine Office of the Chief Community Engagement Officer is seeking a visionary and strategic leader for the newly established position of Executive Director, Culture and Community Engagement.
This role will serve as a key partner across Stanford Medicine, responsible for advancing operational and cultural frameworks that reflect our shared commitment to community well-being and an institutional culture that facilitates the realization of our shared mission.. The Senior Executive Director will collaborate across the School of Medicine (SoM), Stanford Health Care (SHC), and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) to implement cross-functional strategies that elevate the culture and support our mission. This role will oversee enterprise-wide programs, policy alignment, and systems that enhance experiences of staff, faculty, students, patients and the communities we serve. The successful candidate brings leadership experience in complex health or academic systems, deep operational expertise, and a values-driven, mission-oriented mindset.Duties include*:- Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees. May independently or in collaboration with human resources managers, direct faculty supervisors and managers in the interpretation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and programs.Independently initiate and create strategic plans for organization or program(s) managed. Make recommendations that may impact the unit's academic and research capabilities. Identify and resolve strategic issues of substantial significance that affect the overall functioning beyond the immediate unit, consult and advise senior leadership. Oversee allocation of all resources. Manage the direction of internal academic and administrative policy development for programs and administrative operations. Oversee and/or manage the finances across all sources for the annual budget cycle, including developing, monitoring, analyzing forecasting and reporting to ensure the financial success of the organization.Manage and coordinate grants and contracts for the department. Ensure compliance with institutional and external requirements.Advise senior management on programmatic and policy development. May provide input to university leadership on institutional academic and administrative policies and guidelines.
- Leadership experience and track record of working within an academic health system highly desired. 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.
- 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.
- Certification in DEI strategic program implementation, and/or DEI best practices desired.Program assessment skills training is highly desired.
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.Frequently sitting.Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.Add or subtract physical requirements based on the requirements of your specific job. (remove this statement for posting)
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors bases on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, .
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 4133
- Employee Status: Regular
- Grade: M
- Requisition ID: 106799
- Work Arrangement : On Site