Note – This is a 2 year fixed term position.
The School of Engineering
Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world’s most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world’s most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.
nano@stanford is part of a national network of sixteen nanotechnology shared user centers at various academic institutions (the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, NNCI). Our program aims to provide nanotechnology facility access for internal & external users and to develop educational practices to train students to be proficient facility users.
We’re looking for a Program Communicator who will provide logistical and communications support for nano@stanford, including work on printed materials, social media, and event support. This is an opportunity to make use of your creative skills to showcase our program with a clear and relatable communications strategy that makes nanotechnology more approachable and exciting for the non-expert and articulates the mission of nano@stanford. If you are interested in supporting a team that cultivates the advancement of nanoscale technologies and can bring with you excellent organizational and communication skills, we hope to hear from you!
Your responsibilities include:
- Assist and support in day-to-day activities for communication deliverables in an area of expertise or for a unit or program.
- Assist in the production and timely distribution of content for applicable unit channels.
- Assist in the development of materials according to defined requirements using software applications and mediums.
- Support the production of publications and other communication vehicles, adhering to deadlines.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
- Work in collaboration with Institutional Communicators on media relations content.
*Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience (Required):
Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required):
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated planning and/or project management and organizational skills.
- May demonstrate proficiency and creative or technical ability in a particular field.
- Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
Education & Experience (Desired):
- Update and maintain the content of the nano@stanford website on an ongoing basis.
- Help maintain the nano@stanford social media presence.
- Ability to collaborate with people across multiple disciplines.
- Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.
Working Conditions:
- Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.
- Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
- Rarely sort/file paperwork
*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.
Work Standards:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
Pay Range:
The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 to $79,000 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.
Why Stanford is for you:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. 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, an additional writing sample, and résumé along with your online application. Your one-page cover letter should briefly describe your background in communications and provide examples of your experience with attention to detail, responsiveness, and decision-making.
*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.
*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.