Director of Communications, Stanford Race Institute (Hybrid Opportunity)
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Racial and ethnic divisions are inextricably linked to every major challenge facing humanity.
The Stanford Institute on Race (placeholder name) harnesses the expertise of its globally recognized faculty, research centers, and the University’s resources to work toward racial justice so that all people can thrive.
A new institute for the study of race - The Institute is designed to produce knowledge for bold solutions to realize racial justice and understanding. Drawing on expertise from across the University’s schools and departments, and in partnership with external partners, the Institute will be a global center of gravity. It will provide opportunities for a community of scholars and thought leaders, including government agencies, nonprofits, and corporations, to collaborate to move us closer to a just society. The Institute will also lead in developing and disseminating basic and solutions-oriented research and insights. Core activities of the Institute include:
Position Summary: The Stanford Institute on Race is seeking a Communications Director
The Communications Director will work under the general supervision of the Executive Director and must possess expertise and experience creating communications strategies, including crisis response practices, for academic units. This is a critical position that will work closely with the Faculty Co-Directors and Executive Director during the startup phase of the Institute, taking the lead on communications matters for the Institute, including overseeing the development of the Institute’s website, and creating and implementing the Institute’s overall communications strategy. It is critical that this position exhibit the abilities to practice sound judgment and decision-making, effective written, oral, and digital communication, strong attention to detail, and respectful relationship management, both internally and with external partners and the media.
This is a 100% FTE, continuing, exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. For consideration, please submit a resumé and cover letter.
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The expected pay range for this position is $132,000 to $160,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. 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.
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