Stanford University, located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to societal challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The Stanford community includes approximately 7,800 undergraduates, 9,700 graduate students, 2,300 faculty and over 12,000 staff. The University has a fundamental mission of teaching, research, and learning, and has produced numerous Nobel Laureates and other leaders in every field of science, art, education and business.
Stanford seeks an accomplished leader for the position of Vice Provost for Student Affairs. The mission of the Student Affairs division is to support student life in service of our educational mission. Reporting directly to the Provost of the University as the University’s senior student affairs officer, this position provides leadership to both undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and other University officers in the area of student life and academic infrastructure. The Vice Provost shares with them responsibility for supporting the best possible educational experience for students, and for creating a social, physical, and organizational environment that advances the educational mission of Stanford. The Vice Provost is responsible for anticipating and addressing the rapidly-evolving needs of students and for demonstrating the University’s values of respect, inclusiveness and purposefulness.
The Vice Provost oversees the Student Affairs units that support undergraduate and graduate students largely outside the classroom. These units may include but are not limited to: residential education, the student health center, counseling and psychological services, the registrar, career education, diversity education, first-generation programs, graduate life, student unions, student organizations and leadership, fraternity and sorority life, accessible education, one-stop student services center, student information systems, the international student center, eight ethnic/cultural community centers, student financial services, student conduct, alcohol policy and education programs, classroom technology. In addition, the Vice Provost’s central administrative office provides finance, human resources, facilities, communications and other support for the division’s units.
The Vice Provost works in partnership with many offices elsewhere in the University including Residential and Dining Enterprises and Academic Advising. The incumbent participates in general University management as one of a small number of senior officers on the Provost’s and President’s cabinet.
Responsibilities
The Vice Provost is responsible for:
Qualifications and Experience
Applications accepted through Stanford Careers: http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/
Finalist must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
The expected pay range for this position is $400,000.00 to $468,000.00 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.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Stanford 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.
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