Interim Director of Student Life
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, Redwood City, California, United States

Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 7502
Employee Status: Fixed-Term
Grade: H
Requisition ID: 93002

Interim Director of Student Life

Student Services Officer 2

Job Code: 7502

Job Grade: H

FTE: 100%, Exempt, Fixed Term 6 Months



Stanford's Online High School is an accredited, diploma-offering, highly selective independent high school, offering courses for grades 7-12. The mission of Stanford Online High School (OHS) is to create a worldwide learning community of diverse, intellectually passionate students and teachers. Through vibrant seminars, the rigorous curriculum challenges students to reason analytically, think creatively, and argue critically. Beyond the classroom, collaborative extracurricular activities cultivate lasting relationships among students and teachers. The school's supportive environment fosters independence, strength of character, and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.

Stanford Online High School is also the new home of Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS), which provides a diverse array of academic enrichment programs that take place mostly in the summer but also throughout the academic year. Held, primarily online, SPCS programs serve intellectually curious pre-college students from around the world.

**Stanford Online High School and Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies offices are located at the Stanford Redwood City Campus. All employees may be subject to Stanford's travel policy, if relocating from outside of California and are expected to perform work on-site. Please note that you will be subject to all COVID-19 requirements for Stanford employees, which includes being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 pursuant to our vaccination policy. **

The Interim Director of Student Life (IDSL) will be responsible for providing dynamic and robust student life offerings that foster a vibrant, positive, and safe school climate at OHS. Under the direction of the Director of Student Support, the IDSL will collaborate with other members of senior administration and the leadership team to design and run in-person and online student life opportunities to encourage a sense of community between peers, instructors, and staff. The IDSL will oversee and support an array of existing student-run clubs, in-person meet ups, online assemblies, and educational trips, and will develop new student life activities. The IDSL will also take a lead in promoting positive student behavior and in encouraging age-appropriate student agency and leadership among middle and high school students. The IDSL will foster a safe, inclusive and positive school culture and climate, and to this end, will manage discipline issues and ensure that students are abiding by school policies as outlined in the Family Handbook and Student Code of Conduct. The IDSL will collaborate closely with all members of the OHS community including students, families, instructors, staff, school leadership, the parent association, and alumni.

Your responsibilities include:

Design, implement and oversee all OHS in-person events with support from the OHS Business Office. Events include, but are not limited to: Events include, but are not limited to: Graduation Weekend, 2-week Summer @ Stanford event for 200+ students and 20+ residential staff, and large in person one day events.

Manage budgets and financial processes for student life events and clubs with oversight from Director of Business Operations and Director of Student Support.

Manage student clubs and circles (smaller, less formalized student groups).

Collaborate closely with the Director of Student Affairs, Assistant Heads of School, and Director of Outreach to develop and promote student life activities that reflect and promote our school values and mission, and that leverage the talents and strengths of our student body.

Work with the OHS Parent Association to facilitate events aimed at providing students the opportunity to gather in person and further the bonds they have made in the online classroom.

Assist in conjunction with OHS Administration and OHS Regional Representatives to implement orientation activities including new student orientation and Start Up!

Develop and implement, in conjunction with other leadership team members, assemblies and workshops that focus on assisting students to develop personal agency, responsible decision making, social and emotional competencies, awareness and acceptance of diversity, and appropriate online behavior.

Proactively manage student discipline issues, promoting and encouraging positive student interactions while also enforcing the OHS Student Code of Conduct.

Work closely with students who may incur disciplinary infractions and their families in order to provide and monitor behavioral expectations.

Respond to students in crisis, at risk, or who have other program issues.

Counsel students and parents on sensitive and confidential issues.

Collaborate with others to help resolve program issues and concerns, interpret policies, and mediate complex and sensitive issues.

Serve on committees or take on other tasks of the broader administrative team.

Work closely with the Senior Student Life Coordinator, as well as volunteers and temporary workers as needed.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination and relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management.
• Administrative or teaching experience at the secondary-level, a broad familiarity with extracurricular programs and the interplay between academic courses of study and the broader life of a school.
• Advanced analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant computer systems/technology. Adequate technology to perform job responsibilities from home work location
• Advanced customer service skills.
• Understanding of financial transactions.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
• Strong project manager skills and ability to take on multiple tasks.
• Ability to frequently sit, and consistently perform desk-based computer and other office-related tasks

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Advanced degree preferred
• Since the OHS is a school that attracts a significant number of gifted students, it is desirable that the Interim Director of Student Life have experience with gifted education and the interests and needs of the motivated and talented population of students. Experience in student activities at the secondary or college level, high school counseling, and teaching experience are beneficial. Finally, it is highly desirable that the IDSL have experience with the following: virtual classrooms, web conferencing, video conferencing, teaching with technology, such as video or multimedia, and the broader fields of computer-mediated instruction and distance learning.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world with limitless connections and access to knowledge. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application.

*Note: 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.

*Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

*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.

** This position is based in Redwood City, CA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff are temporarily employing hybrid work models as we slowly return to a regular in-office schedule.

**All employees may be subject to Stanford's travel policy, if relocating from outside of California and are expected to perform work on-site. Please also note that you will be subject to all COVID-19 requirements for Stanford employees, which includes being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 pursuant to our vaccination policy.


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Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.







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