Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world.
The Communications & Marketing department at Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks an Associate Director of Communications. The AD will develop, execute, and assess proactive communications strategies aimed at enhancing our brand and elevating our reputation on a local, national, and global scale. The AD will work with the Director of Strategic Communications to plan, oversee, and execute school-wide proactive media relations campaigns and collaborate with other department leaders on strategic school-wide communications initiatives.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of stakeholders, including the GSB's world-class faculty, dynamic alumni population, talented staff, and the highest potential business leaders (students) from around the world. The AD will have an opportunity to identify and tell stories that highlight the GSB's unique contributions in academic research, business, and society.
This role is expected to work a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of two days a week in person on the Stanford GSB campus.
Your primary responsibilities* include:
Plan, oversee, and execute school-wide proactive media relations campaigns.
Create compelling written communications and messaging specific to the needs and interests of multiple audiences and constituencies through a wide variety of communications platforms, including digital, print, and news media.
Build, maintain, and leverage relationships with key reporters and editors, media, community, and government leaders.
Build relationships with faculty members to promote academic research and thought leadership to external audiences.
Develop strategic communication plans with metrics for measuring the plan's impact on the school.
Work with the Director of Strategic Communications to develop strategies for crisis communications and issues management and assist in direct response.
Partner closely with GSB Communications & Marketing teams (including social media, web, and brand) and University Communications to ensure consistent and complementary strategic plans with overall outreach and communications.
Serve as project leader for public relations activities, including business school rankings and agency partners.
Provide media training and guidance to faculty, staff, and students.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Excellent written communication skills, reporting skills, and advanced skills in conceptual editing, copy editing, and proofreading.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people.
Capacity to write and synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.
Proven ability to maintain and leverage relationships with journalists and media outlets preferred.
Demonstrated success in the execution of strategic plans is highly desirable.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
The expected pay range for this position is $109,969 to $135,664 per year.
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.
Why Stanford is for You
Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from a breadth of educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!
We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
How to Apply
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* 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 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.
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.
Why work at Stanford?Stanford University has changed the world, over and over again.We are one of Silicon Valley's largest employers - and also one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career.At Stanford you'll work with bright, diverse, dedicated people. You'll find encouragement to learn and grow. You'll enjoy excellent benefits and an outstanding environment. How will it change you?
