Anthropology Department - Undergraduate/Master's Program Officer - Hybrid Opportunity

This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.

Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university's largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.

Anthropology is the study of human experience, action and imagination in all its breadth and diversity. It is distinct from other social sciences in encompassing both the full span of human history and the full range of human societies and cultures, including those located in historically marginalized areas of the world. As a result, anthropology is especially attuned to questions of social, cultural, and biological diversity and to issues of power, identity, and inequality. Anthropology is comparative and global in its scope and ambition but understands social ties, institutions, moral convictions, cultural frames and beliefs to be situated in specific historical, economic and regional contexts.

We currently have an opening for an Undergraduate/Masters Program Officer to lead and support all aspects of the Anthropology Department's Undergraduate and Masters Programs. Reporting to the Student Services Manager, the Undergraduate/Masters Program Officer will be the face of the Anthropology Undergraduate/Masters Program and the Medical Humanities Program. The Undergraduate/Masters Program Officer works in collaboration with various department committees with direct oversight on student degree progress, undergraduate program budget for research grants/events (i.e. recruitment, Admit Day, Conferences, Commencement etc.), and advising department leadership on changes in university policies/procedures. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the production of the Anthropology Undergraduate Journal and program informational materials for social media platforms and recruitment events. They will hire, train, and mentor department UG peer advisors, UG editorial staff and UG student workers.

The Undergraduate/Masters Program Officer is also responsible for the smooth operation of the academic program of the department. Interfaces with central university offices and other departments on all matters related to the curriculum, faculty and student evaluation, and course scheduling. The candidate will work closely with various committees, faculty, and student services staff to consult on course offerings, manage the organization of curriculum (via forms, spreadsheets, course management platform), navigate syllabus/evaluation data repositories, and update the Bulletin/department website to reflect current course offerings.

An ideal candidate is experienced with fostering an inclusive environment, working with students and staff from diverse backgrounds, and incorporates diverse perspectives in their work. The Undergraduate/Masters Program Officer must be able to manage time well, juggle many tasks at once and enjoy liaising with undergraduate and graduate students. We strongly value initiative and integrity as well as a customer service mindset when supporting our students and faculty. Event planning and graphic design experience is a plus. A background in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Sociology, or other social sciences disciplines is desirable but not essential.

This is a 100% FTE continuing position.

A resume and cover letter describing your qualifications are required to be considered for this position. If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering this employment opportunity with the Department of Anthropology.

CORE DUTIES*:

• Oversee, review and administer student records by analyzing data, counseling students and providing recommendations that require interpretation and influence decisions. Make exceptions on issues of eligibility, course enrollment and program requirements.

• Develop recommendations and collaborate with staff, faculty and other offices to resolve programmatic issues within the school and across functional units, (such as strategizing to ensure optimal enrollment).

• 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., to guide them in making appropriate choices and decisions.

• Apprise students of research, fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Participate in related student recruitment and selection.

• Provide first line response to identify students in crisis and refer to appropriate resources, as needed.

• Manage the organization of curriculum for all degrees offered, PhD, MA, BA and minors (via forms, spreadsheets, course management platform), publicize courses, collaborate with crosslisted departments, consult on course offerings with curriculum and UG committee, navigate syllabus/evaluation data repositories, and update the Bulletin/department website to reflect current course offerings.

• Collect and analyze data from multiple sources including student feedback, surveys, trend reports, and data analytics. Prepare and summarize reports and make recommendations to enhance offerings, such as programs and courses and to influence current processes and policies.

• Develop, analyze, influence and review, policies, processes and programs by incorporating feedback and trend data learned from first-line interactions with students. Advise manager and team on policy updates and provide recommendation for implementation of changes.

• Identify trends, perform needs analysis, and participate in the implementation and testing of new technology.

• May develop marketing materials and strategies for program activities and outreach functions. Assist in planning and developing webinars, education fairs and other external functions.

• May provide oversight with the administration of financial processes such as financial reimbursements, data entry, reviewing terms and conditions regarding contracts, understanding vendor requirements, and following up and resolving issues.

• May train and supervise other staff, volunteers, student and temporary workers.

* Other duties may also be assigned