This position is on site and based at the Stanford Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove, CA. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
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About Us
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.
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The first new department approved as part of SDSS was the Oceans Department. The oceans are earth’s last frontier and are vital for our health and future. The Oceans Department supports the critical activities needed for breakthrough ocean teaching and research and uses inspired research to drive fundamental discovery and impact, including broad interdisciplinary and system-based approaches to addressing global ocean challenges. Our mission and vision is amplified by strong and durable linkages to other existing and emerging units in the new school and across campus.
A critical and major component of Stanford Oceans is Hopkins Marine Station (HMS) located in Pacific Grove, California. HMS has over a 130 year-long tradition as a renowned marine biological station with over 15 faculty, 30 staff, 20 postdocs, and 40 graduate students on site.
The Department is seeking a Student Engagement and Inclusion Officer (SEIO), who will be responsible for supporting a variety of tasks related to students, postdocs, and the community housed at the Hopkins Marine Station. Resident students and postdocs are from the Oceans and Biology Departments.
The Student Engagement and Inclusion Officer will form professional relationships with students and postdocs to build trust, rapport, and respect with the goal of helping them produce events that are safe, inclusive, successful, and reflect well on the institution. The SEIO has demonstrated experience in supporting student activities and fostering inclusion and belonging. The SEIO will also administer the HI-SURF undergraduate summer research program and support all students who participate in Oceans Department field courses.
The successful candidate enjoys working directly with students and postdocs and appreciates the role of student activities in creating a vibrant and inclusive community. The SEIO is dedicated to improving current practices, experienced in event planning, and supportive in creating an inclusive community. The SEIO is a team player with a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and proactive communication skills. The SEIO will have sensitivity to cultural differences and experience working with diverse student audiences.
Additionally, the SEIO has a strong, student-centered orientation, acute problem-solving skills, diplomatic savvy, a good sense of humor, and a sharp mind. Experience with professional graduate students/culture, especially experience with supporting underrepresented groups, is preferred.
Your Responsibilities will include:
- Administer the HI-SURF summer research program and support other summer programs held at Hopkins.
- Advise students and postdocs and help them produce safe, inclusive, and successful events and activities that reflect well on the institution.
- Connect students and postdocs at Hopkins with campus resources and Stanford cultural centers.
- Collaborate with students and postdocs to create a vibrant and inclusive community.
- Support the development and implementation of DEI initiatives, specifically student/postdoc-led activities in collaboration with the DEI office of the Doerr School.
- Collaborate with Oceans, Biology, and SDSS Dean’s Office staff to develop programming, make recommendations to enhance offerings, and mediate complex and sensitive issues.
- Provide first line response to identify students in crisis and refer to appropriate resources, as needed.
- Identify, clarify, and resolve highly visible issues while using advanced technical and professional knowledge requiring independent judgment and diplomacy. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Develop and implement student leader resources. This may include student leader orientation, email and web communications, and training tools.
- Liaise with groups throughout the school and the university.
- Lead, create, and contribute to development of best practices and organizational change to improve processes.
- Understand, interpret, communicate, and uphold policies.
- Participate in and support department initiatives and major student/postdoc activities.
- Maintain a flexible mindset to assume Student Engagement & Inclusion special projects as needed.
- Support students participating in field research and field courses in the Oceans Department.
To be successful in this position, you will need:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Basic analysis and problem solving skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
- Understanding of financial transactions.
- Ability to learn and understand compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
Certifications and Licenses:
- Valid California Non-commercial Class Driver’s license.
In addition, our preferred qualifications include:
- Knowledge of Stanford University systems and policies.
- Spanish speaking to engage with research and outreach audiences.
- Experience with student activities, ideally with graduate students in a highly selective program.
- Experience with developing and managing events.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to students and colleagues.
- Ability to quickly build and maintain trust, rapport, and respect with diverse populations.
- Experience with fostering inclusion and belonging.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class Driver’s license and drive day or night between the Hopkins Marine Station Pacific Grove campus and Stanford main campus.
How to Apply
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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.
