[ES_JOBS_NET] Student Services Officer 2, School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, Stanford University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/student-services-officer-2-2182

 

Stanford University's School of Earth Energy & Environmental Sciences is
seeking a systems-thinking, pro-active, entrepreneurial Student Services
Officer to work hand in hand with the executive director, program director
and faculty director of the Change Leadership for Sustainability Program.
This dynamic role will involve administering, implementing, and interpreting
university and school policies and procedures on issues regarding
admissions, financial aid, registrar services, student life, advising, and
other academic services for the Sustainability Science and Practice (SSP)
co-terminal MS/MA program. This role includes leading administrative and
operations matters for the Change Leadership Program. It is a full time
position, which will provide 25% student services support for the Earth
Systems Program, as well. 

Some of the duties you may perform in this position are:



.        Develop & manage processes for the SSP student - info sessions,
applications, selection, course plan development and requirements, securing
advisors and practicums, etc.

.        Develop materials for students, advisors & other stakeholders

.        Provide advice to students on a range of issues, including career
plans, financial aid, accessibility, community standards, etc. 

.        Apprise students of research, fellowship and scholarship
opportunities, may award grants

.        Identify academic needs and increase faculty engagement in teaching
and advising 

.        Identify and evaluate data needs, manage the implementation and
development of technology, including developing and managing an online
curricular content repository 

.        Engage, learn and share with School-wide student services community

.        Provide overall administrative and operations support to the Change
Leadership Program, including annual calendar, website, speaker series,
events management, professional education programs, faculty meetings, etc.

CORE DUTIES*:



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

.        Resolve multi-dimensional matters in response to students in
crisis, at risk, or who have other program issues, counsel students and
parents on sensitive and confidential issues.

.        Provide advice to students on a range of issues, including, but not
limited to, academic progress, academic program policies, career plans,
accessibility, community standards, etc., in order to assist them in making
appropriate choices and decisions.

.        Apprise students of research, fellowship and scholarship
opportunities, make recommendations and may award grants. 

.        May oversee, analyze and assist in financial processes and
development of budgets.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


Education & Experience:


Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of
education and relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements: 


Experience working with Graduate Student Programs, especially
interdisciplinary programs; professional education programs, donor/network
cultivation and project management strongly preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

.        Strong communication skills.

.        Advanced analysis and problem solving skills.

.        Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft
Office Suite.

.        Advanced customer service skills.

.        Understanding of financial transactions.

.        Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and
university policies and external regulations.

* - 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.

THE SCHOOL OF EARTH ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES


The Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences (SE3) develops
the knowledge and talent to understand the workings of the planet and to
help solve resource and environmental challenges. The School includes a
range of disciplines in geosciences, Earth system science, and energy
resources engineering, and includes both disciplinary and interdisciplinary
educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Change Leadership for Sustainability Program is dedicated to advancing
sustainability in pursuit of human well-being. It offers executive education
programs and a coterminal masters degree to prepare leaders with the
knowledge, mindsets and practical skills needed to understand and intervene
in complex systems to secure human well-being around the world and across
generations. The program hosts a sustainability leadership speaker series
and other initiatives to build a global community that shares conceptual
knowledge and practical expertise in the pursuit of sustainability.


As one of the world's premier research institutions, Stanford University has
launched hundreds of initiatives solely for the betterment of humanity.
Here, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that promotes
diversity, collaboration and professional growth. We offer career
development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends and
benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling
lives. 

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.


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.

All applicants must submit a resume and 1 page cover letter to be considered
for this position.

 

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