Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my resume when I submit it online?

Once you apply through the Stanford jobs website at http://jobs.stanford.edu, you will receive an automated response to your submission, and your resume will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Should there be a match between your skill set and our current needs, the hiring department will contact you. The hiring process at Stanford can take up to 6 months. Due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to contact each applicant regarding the status of each position.  However, most departments will notify each applicant via an email once the position is filled. 

What is the hiring process?

The hiring department will review all the resumes against the basic qualifications. Only the top applicant(s) will be invited to the hiring department for an interview. In addition, a completed and signed Stanford application form will be required of all interviewed applicants. A reference check will be done on the finalist(s). A salary offer will be made to the selected candidate, and once accepted, the selected candidate will get a confirmation letter by U.S. mail. As a new Stanford employee, the selected candidate will be invited to the New Employee Orientation*.

*Note: The New Employee Orientation is not a requirement for existing Stanford staff employees who transferred or were promoted to another staff position.

May I submit my resume directly to the hiring department?

Government regulations require that Stanford track application activity. For this reason, all persons seeking employment as regular staff must apply via our website at http://jobs.stanford.edu.

I don't have a computer. May I mail my resume to you?

We are only able to consider applicants who apply on-line. Therefore, you must apply at http://jobs.stanford.edu. However, you may visit our office at 655 Serra Street. The reception lobby has computers available for job application purposes. (Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.). You may also want to consider using the computers at your local library.

May I have the contact information on the hiring manager?

For a variety of reasons, including privacy protection, we do not provide that information.

What is the salary range for the position I am applying for?

Salary ranges are usually not listed. However, Stanford's pay and “total compensation” package are competitive. (Current Stanford employees may click the “Employees Only” button to get access to salary ranges associated with specific pay grades.)