Community Relations Officer 2

🔍 Hoover Institution, Stanford, California

📁: Communications

📅   : Oct 17, 2017 Post Date

📅   : 61123 Requisition #

Job Code: 4588

Job Grade: K

JOB PURPOSE:

Enhance and expand outreach effort to local community based organizations, businesses, individuals and neighborhoods. Provide the community with information about the University and its resources and inform and advise the University about the needs and interests of the community.

CORE DUTIES*:

Develop, plan and implement new communication strategies between the office of Government and Community Relations (GCR) and its community constituencies.
Represent GCR at meetings and events. Research, analyze and report on issues relevant to GCR and the University’s mission in government relations. Maintain regular contacts with community leaders, university supporters and local government officials and staff.
Maintain, enhance and expand outreach efforts and programs aimed at community organizations, neighborhoods, key individuals and opinion makers, and the general public.
Develop, expand and enhance relationships with university supporters and external constituencies through communication and education initiatives.
Develop and implement new modes of communication.
Regularly represent the university at community events, including activities such as local town hall meetings.
Help build coalitions with other constituencies on issues of mutual interest.
Maintain consistent contact with local government and community officials and staff.
Oversee the implementation of events and programs sponsored by GCR.
May direct and/or supervise staff.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Expert knowledge of local government and familiarity with community issues/concerns.
Working knowledge of land use planning and CEQA.
Proven ability to develop, execute and critically evaluate projects and programs and provide strategic insight and approaches to issues.
Ability to understand and communicate complex and sometimes controversial issues.
Demonstrate a high level of judgment, analytical and conceptual skills. Comfortable working at both high-level strategy and detailed implementation, with ability to see the implications of decisions.
Superb written and verbal communication, active listening skills and the interpersonal skills needed to work with a broad range of individuals successfully, including Stanford stakeholders, local officials, business owners and the public.
Collaborative team player: a willingness and ability to reach out to many constituencies and understand their needs and priorities; an ability to move a group to consensus; strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
Ability to diplomatically resolve problems and build key relationships.
Ability to reach out to many constituencies and understand their needs and priorities; an ability to move a group to consensus; strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
Mac and PC proficient and have working knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Keynote, Constant Contact and the complete Microsoft suite of programs.
Experience in shaping public attitude through the effective use of print and electronic media.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.
Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
Rarely sort/file paperwork.

* - 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Regular travel may be required.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 61123

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 his or her 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.