Stanford, California, USA
33 days ago
Student Services Officer 2

The Department of Epidemiology and Population Health is seeking a Student Services Officer 2, to administer, implement, and interpret university and department policies and procedures on issues regarding admission, financial aid, housing, registrar services, visa services, student life, advising, career counseling and academic services. Identify, clarify, and resolve highly visible or complex issues with substantial significance and impact that may span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge requiring independent judgment.

**This position is a hybrid work schedule (a combination of three days in the office and two days remote).

We will not be considering fully remote applicants for this position.

Work schedules and locations are subject to change.

Duties include:

• Administer an area or program in student services, evaluate and recommend decisions on program eligibility. Review decisions recommended by other staff. Responsible for administering the master’s program and online certificate program including admissions, enrollment, degree milestones, etc. Perform tasks involved in course administration such as course scheduling, enrollment management, and instructor support.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule new student orientation, advisor orientation, thesis orientation, department graduation events, and other student events.
• Collaborate with others to help resolve program issues and concerns, interpret policies, and mediate complex and sensitive issues. May be tasked with evaluating and recommending program improvements.
• 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 guidance and counsel, oversee and develop a wide range of programs and services, analyze effectiveness and make recommendations for future programs.
• Reconcile complex issues; analyze diverse transactions from multiple sources.
• Summarize data from multiple sources, prepare management reports and presentations.
• Identify and evaluate data needs, manage the implementation and development of technology.
• Develop and implement plans for outreach efforts, develop and maintain external community and university liaison represent department and university at meetings and events.
• 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. May have to escalate issues to a senior advisor.
• Apprise students of research, fellowship and scholarship opportunities, make recommendations and may award grants.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to students and other departments; represent unit/department.
• May lead, create and contribute to development of business practices and organizational change to improve processes and workflow. Implement changes and record changes in Education Handbook, Bulletin, and education websites.
• May oversee, analyze and assist in financial processes and development of budgets. Input fundings in GFS system. Process financial reimbursement for student conference and travel related to training grants and educational programs. Analyze and resolve funding entry issues.
• Serve as a key member of project teams. Serve as a key member for alumni projects.
• May train and supervise other staff, volunteers, student and temporary workers.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

The expected pay range for this position is $91,874 to $108,373 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.

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 at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student services experience desired
• Attention to detail
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to take initiative and exhibit good judgment in all areas of responsibility
• Understanding of financial transactions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic analysis and problem solving skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
• Understanding of financial transactions.
• Ability to learn compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* - 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 his or her job.

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