Executive Director, Culture and Community Engagement

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

173d • $206,749 - $261,619

About The Position

The Stanford Medicine Office of the Chief Community Engagement Officer is seeking a visionary and strategic leader for the newly established position of Executive Director, Culture and Community Engagement. This role will serve as a key partner across Stanford Medicine, responsible for advancing operational and cultural frameworks that reflect our shared commitment to community well-being and an institutional culture that facilitates the realization of our shared mission. The Executive Director will collaborate across the School of Medicine (SoM), Stanford Health Care (SHC), and Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) to implement cross-functional strategies that elevate the culture and support our mission. This role will oversee enterprise-wide programs, policy alignment, and systems that enhance experiences of staff, faculty, students, patients and the communities we serve. The successful candidate brings leadership experience in complex health or academic systems, deep operational expertise, and a values-driven, mission-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and program development experience within a large, complex academic health system.
• Strong background in organizational development, change leadership, and community engagement strategy.
• Experience fostering institutional excellence through service-based leadership or community partnership.
• Proven ability to lead through influence across diverse stakeholders and deliver enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory, planning and change management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
• Advanced financial expertise in accounting budget planning, and financial forecasting.
• Advanced expertise in grants and contract administration.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
• Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
• Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Program assessment skills training is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement organizational frameworks that promote community engagement and operational alignment across SoM, SHC, and SMCH.
• Ensure infrastructure supports inclusive participation, collaboration, and service.
• Maintain responsibility for leadership development, team performance, and staff retention.
• Partner with HR teams and managers to embed values of community accountability and service excellence into policies and programs.
• Enhance staff experience through inclusive hiring, transparent practices, and supportive career development across all entities.
• Lead development and execution of strategic plans focused on strengthening institutional identity around community engagement.
• Work across organizations to align operational practices and initiatives with the shared values of service, mutual respect, and achievement for all community members.
• Support the development of administrative and academic policies that reinforce a culture of shared responsibility and community well-being.
• Serve as a thought partner in designing initiatives that reflect the principles and mission.
• Provide strategic guidance on resource allocation to support community-centered programs.
• Design and implement systems for measuring the impact of engagement initiatives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a central advisor to senior leadership.
• Build partnerships that enhance cross-departmental collaboration and ensure that programs, services, and practices are grounded in community needs and aspirations.

Benefits

• Career development programs.
• Competitive pay that keeps pace with market trends.
• Benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree