Assistant Director, Cancer Initiatives

Stanford University • Redwood City, CA

1d • $120,038 - $153,486 • Hybrid

About The Position

Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Bay Area employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. The Office of Development (OOD) advances Stanford’s mission by raising philanthropic support from alumni, parents, families, friends, and institutional funders. Working in concert with volunteers and academic leaders, OOD staff members strive to accelerate Stanford’s purposeful impact in the world. Stanford is committed to a donor-centric approach to development. Every member of the Office of Development staff plays a role in providing the university’s donors with the service and attention that ensures an exceptionally positive and fulfilling philanthropic experience. Stanford Medicine is a world-class academic medical institution comprised of Stanford University School of Medicine , a research-intensive medical school, and Stanford Health Care , a regional hospital system that is nationally recognized for quality patient care and leading-edge technology. Stanford’s top-ranking Medical Center Development (MCD) team supports the goals and purposes of Stanford Medicine, including a significant focus on securing resources to realize the aspirations of the medical enterprise in alignment with the Stanford University-wide strategic vision. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Assistant Director on the Cancer Initiatives Major Gifts team at MCD, the Assistant Director supports the efforts of fundraisers as well as overall team priorities. The Assistant Director will also manage several infrastructure partners who support Cancer Initiatives' gift officers. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working as part of a highly collaborative team. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy finding creative solutions will enjoy the way the role challenges them. JOB PURPOSE: The Assistant Director will manage a team of Major Gifts infrastructure partners, including development officers and development coordinators, while providing program management support for a Director (gift officer) and the Director of Volunteer Strategy and Leadership on the Cancer Initiative Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of program management, administration or operations experience; five or more years desired.
• Experience managing and coordinating complex projects that have multiple tasks with competing deadlines; set priorities and schedules and meet deadlines with a minimum of supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, research and editorial skills; ability to synthesize information and compose clear and effective prose.
• Superior organizational skills; a work style that is thorough, accurate and detail-oriented; the ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly understand and remember details about donors and projects to which they are assigned.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in situations requiring independent decision-making and in handling confidential and sensitive material.
• Excellent technical skills: expertise in Excel, Word, web resources, and donor management databases.
• Positive, can-do attitude and dedicated work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing teams is desired, but not required.
• Experience using Stanford’s information systems, such as CARD (Stanford’s iteration of Salesforce) is a plus but not required.
• An understanding of the development and alumni enterprise—particularly within an academic setting—and the ability to work within that framework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage three development coordinators and a development officer, overseeing their operational and administrative services.
• Foster new and existing growth opportunities for early-career direct reports through mentoring and professional development.
• In partnership with the Assistant Director and Directors of the Cancer Initiatives Team, creates and steers strategic plans to drive fundraising success.
• Partner with the Assistant Director to design and implement efficient policies and procedures.
• Aims to create supportive structures for a director (gift officers) and the volunteer director, which support faculty, donor, and volunteer relationships and drive fundraising success.
• Manages and drives timelines for the successful execution of meetings with donors, faculty, and two volunteer bodies, collateral development projects (see below), and other projects.
• Conducts prospect research as needed for donor and volunteer meetings.
• Analyze portfolios to streamline communication and coordination among gift officers, partner teams, faculty, leadership, and the Office of Development
• Attends internal meetings to capture notes, next steps, and support active follow-up.
• Provides event support, acting as the data and briefing partner when needed.
• Prepare draft briefing materials, letters, faculty spotlights, gift opportunities, proposals, overviews, and other communication for faculty, donors, and volunteers.
• Coordinates with the appropriate Medical Center Development teams and ensures projects are on track and consistent with the developed strategy and MCD guidelines.
• Aids in the development of event collateral.
• Utilizing Stanford’s custom databases to conduct reporting to faculty partners regularly, data analysis projects as needed, and inform project management overall.

Benefits

• Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire.
• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level