About Us

The Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences (Stanford Earth) develops the knowledge and talent to understand the workings of the planet and to help solve resource and environmental challenges. Stanford is taking the historic step of creating a new school that will be focused on climate and sustainability, the first new school at the university in more than 70 years. Stanford Earth will become part of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability which will work towards a unifying goal of creating a future in which humans and nature thrive together in concert and in perpetuity. Faculty, students, and staff will pursue this goal through three primary pathways to impact:

• Advancing knowledge critical to sustaining life on Earth
• Preparing students as future sustainability leaders through rigorous, engaged education and research
• Catalyzing informed action globally to generate and accelerate local, national, and global solutions to the defining challenge for humanity.

For more information on the new school please click here .

Living at a time of rapid environmental change and growing demand on Earth’s resources, understanding how our planet works has never been more important, not only to satisfy our innate curiosity about how the world we live in came to be but also for ensuring a sustainable world for ourselves and future generations. The Department of Geological Sciences is dedicated to improving our understanding of planetary processes from core to atmosphere, as well as how those processes led to the origin and evolution of life on Earth -and perhaps other planets- and the formation of Earth’s natural resources.

The Department is seeking an experienced and independent student services professional to join our team. The Assistant Director of Student Services will be responsible for all student services matters and will have a leadership role in the department.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Manage all aspects of graduate and undergraduate program, including interpretation of policies, problem solving, advising and recommending action plans that support individual and cohort success.
• Work with Admissions Committee to support annual review process, recruitment events, communication and data analysis.
• Oversee student progress, monitoring milestones like candidacy, TGR status, courses requirements.
• Manage course scheduling, Stanford Bulletin entries, room scheduling, and other logistics related to academic operation.
• Manage postdoctoral scholar appointments.
• Oversee and implement the setup and maintenance of financial aid and other support for all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
• May train and supervise other staff, volunteers, and temporary workers.

*Other duties may also be assigned

* - 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.

To be successful in this position, you will need:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, and management.
• Committed to equitable advising for a diverse population of students.
• Advanced analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Advanced customer service skills.
• Understanding of financial transactions.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

• Knowledge of Stanford University systems and policies

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 the job.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button.

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. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.