Senior Editor

Main Work Location: Stanford's Historic Campus
Schedule: Hybrid preferred (at least 2 days per week on site), but open to remote candidates

Stanford University is one of the world's premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world and, in turn, is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. We believe Stanford's future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

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.

Position Summary:
The Senior Editor, Executive Briefings, manages the preparation and editorial review of briefings and scheduling requests from the Office of Development for senior university leadership. This entails working closely with OOD colleagues across the university, as well as the Offices of the University President, Provost, Board Chair.

The Senior Editor reports to the Executive Director of Principal Gifts within Stanford's central Office of Development. Responsibilities include establishing standards for executive briefings and requests, providing editorial guidance, managing production timelines, and ensuring that all work meets the highest level of quality. The ideal candidate is service-oriented-building strong working relationships across offices, and together with the Executive Director, acting as a trusted advisor and partner in advancing the engagement of university leaders with donors and volunteers. Experience in development and/or familiarity with Stanford strongly preferred.

In this role you will:

• Manage complex editorial and production process for executive briefings and time requests, working across organizational levels.
• Maintain high-level interactions with colleagues across OOD, as well as staff in the offices of the university president, provost, board chair to advance objectives and goals for the role.
• Apply advanced knowledge of copyediting, as well as a working knowledge of university fundraising priorities, donor relationships and engagement strategies to help ensure briefing content is clear, crisp, accurate, and thorough.
• Ensure that information and processes follow established protocols, policies, and best practices.
• Manage the distribution of briefing materials and other relevant information.
• Create and maintain guidelines, templates and job aids; regularly evaluate materials to improve effectiveness. Cultivate new methods to promote best practices.
• Assist the Executive Director in evaluating workflow, resources, and make recommendations.
• May develop and implement short-term strategic plans in anticipation of extended leadership outreach and engagement.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent oral and written communications, ability to synthesize detail and convey information crisply and concisely.
• Thorough command of editorial and proofreading skills.
• Outstanding project management, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and a client-service mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with colleagues across the university, and a apply solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in working with executive offices and handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Flexibility and adaptability; proven ability to cope effectively with changing conditions and schedules.
• Experience producing highly effective work within the deadline and constraints of clients.
• Extensive experience and understanding of job-required software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Google Docs).

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures . The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $104,000 - $147,000 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 ( ) 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.

Why Stanford is For You:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• 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

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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 . 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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4253
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: J
• Requisition ID: 102772

Office of Development, Stanford, California, United States

Office of Development, Stanford, California, United States

Office of Development, Stanford, California, United States

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