Temporary Student Life Events Coordinator (Hybrid)

Stanford’s Online High School is an accredited, diploma-offering, highly selective independent high school, offering courses for grades 7-12. The mission of is to foster a worldwide community of intellectually adventurous students and teachers. Our courses, created and taught by specialists in their academic fields, encourage students to continuously develop and test their own views as they integrate knowledge across disciplines. Small class sizes and synchronous class meetings populated by curious and engaged classmates and teachers make learning a meaningful and social experience. Students form close bonds with each other and with the school community through classes, clubs, meetups, and other school activities, all supported by caring educators. Our school brings together students with diverse backgrounds from across the world.

Stanford Online High School is also the home of Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS), which provides a diverse array of academic enrichment programs that take place mostly in the summer but also throughout the academic year. Held both online and on-campus, SPCS programs serve intellectually curious pre-college students from around the world. The position is located at Stanford’s and will require an on-campus presence on a regular basis.

The Student Life Events Coordinator at plays an important role in assisting our Student Life Department to enrich the student experience through meticulously planned and executed events. Reporting to the Director of Student Life, this position is responsible for assisting the Director of Student Life and our Student Life Coordinator to plan, implement and assess all of our in-person events: Homecoming, Pixel Festival, Pixel Gathering and Graduation, as well as the Summer@Stanford program.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively with different teams to support events that bring together our diverse online community in meaningful and memorable ways. This candidate will also be an excellent communicator serving as the first line of communication for our Summer @ Stanford program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Director of Student Life in planning, implementing and assessing all Student Life events.
• Coordinating with OHS Staff to facilitate implementation of Stanford Online High School in person events.
• Overseeing ticketing processes using EventBrite and other platforms, and responding to inquiries
• Serving as the front line of communications for Student Life. Respond to questions, triage more complex matters by assigning them to teammates, and efficiently manage inboxes.
• Collaborating closely with instructors and staff to ensure each event aligns with the school's co-curricular goals.
• Coordinating with various Stanford Online High School offices, including the Business and Finance Office to help procure necessary supplies,create PO/Contracts for event activities, and services.
• Accurately inventory and manage the Student Life storage space in preparation for major annual events.
• Designing and administering assessments, including pre and post event surveys, focus groups and other means of data collection to evaluate the effectiveness of each event against its defined goals.

To be successful, in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of individuals including students, faculty, staff, and external vendors. Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Capacity to quickly and effectively address unexpected challenges, adapt to changing circumstances, and find creative solutions to ensure event success.
• Project Coordination: Skill in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, managing deadlines, allocating resources and keeping all involved parties informed and on track.
• Budget Management: accurately track expenses and balance program needs with budget constraints.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with event management software, ticketing systems, and general digital literacy for coordinating online aspects of events and communication.
• Team Collaboration and Leadership: Ability to work collaboratively with a team, providing guidance and support to staff and volunteers, and demonstrating leadership in the execution of events.
• 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 25 pounds.

The expected pay range for this position is $22.00 to $37.00 per hour not to exceed 20 hours per week. 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.

To Apply: To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking on apply and following the steps. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

*Note: 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 accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

*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.

* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

**All employees may be subject to Stanford’s trav

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redwood City, CA 94063

Salary : $22 - $37