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Marketing and Communications Portfolio Manager

Business Affairs, Redwood City, California, United States

Communications

Post Date Apr 24, 2024

Requisition # 103008

This is a 2-year fixed term position.

About Stanford

Stanford University seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world and, in turn, is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community. Stanford values a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement; and seeks talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of the university’s legacy, and improve lives on a global scale.

About Financial Management Services

Stanford’s Business Affairs unit provides administrative policies, infrastructure, systems, services, and support for the benefit of the university community. Business Affairs is focused on continuous advancement in delivering excellent service to clients and continuously improving. Business Affairs' departments work together to make administration seamless and efficient to enable and support teaching, learning, and research.

Financial Management Services (FMS), a department within Business Affairs, is responsible for creating an ecosystem which promotes innovative and sound financial administration policies and practices that balance controls, compliance, and customer service. FMS serves the university as an accessible team of trusted advisers, deploying robust financial systems and streamlined processes to address the ever-changing university landscape. In addition, FMS is primarily responsible for financial policy oversight, quality assurance and services as a liaison to the hospitals and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). The FMS work environment is grounded by core values that include adapting to change, engaging in curiosity, celebrating accomplishments, and cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and can thrive.

Job purpose

This role, resides within the Marketing, Communications, and Organizational Programs team in FMS, will lead the design, creation, development, and execution of primarily internal communication strategies in support of high visibility, multi-year projects. This role oversees the design and execution of communications, web content, and engagement plans and deliverables. This individual will provide thought leadership and expertise from the strategic communications perspective toward the creation of comprehensive change management strategies, serving the unique needs of the key audiences (for example, financial staff and managers). The individual will leverage experience with enterprise system implementations to provide project teams with strategies and tactics to communicate expectations and desired outcomes effectively. This individual will manage a portfolio of projects and associated resources, such as communications specialist(s).

Highlights of core duties

• Develop strategic direction and oversee implementation of long- and short-term communication and engagement plans with direct impact to FMS.

• Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve communication goals supporting FMS’ broader communication strategy.

• Collaborate with institutional communicators to ensure FMS’ strategic plans and activities are aligned with overall university outreach, communication, and engagement strategies.

Highlights of required abilities

• Ability to lead collaborative efforts with internal groups and stakeholders across campus.

• Strong communications skills and presence at all levels and for all audiences.

• Strong influencing, negotiating, and relationship management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, outstanding research and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability in synthesizing complex materials and communicating highly technical information in a manner easily understood.

• Proven management skills and the ability to build and sustain a best in class communications team.

• Proven ability to manage issues through diverse and competing interests.

• Ability to earn credibility and influence others.

• Creative thinker with a desire and ability to seek and optimize opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

• Preferred: Experience leading communications for a portfolio of technology or system enhancements

Work arrangement

This position will be based on the Stanford Redwood City campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid arrangement of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.

The expected pay range for this position is $132,000 to $160,000 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.

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 University has revolutionized the way we live and how it enriches 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!

• Redwood City . Our new Stanford Redwood City campus, which opened in 2019, is the workplace for approximately 2,700 staff, including FMS, whose jobs are important to supporting the university’s mission. The campus will offer amenities such as onsite cafes and a dining pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a childcare center for Stanford families.

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 atstanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit acontact 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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 4219

• Employee Status: Fixed-Term

• Grade: K

• Requisition ID: 103008

• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible