What can I do at Stanford?

Administration

Primary job functions support the administration and management of an area, project, department, or University-wide service. Positions include a variety of activities such as finance, human resources, facilities, and supervision. Typical job titles include: Academic Research & Program Officer, Administrative Associate, Administrative Services Manager, and Executive Secretary/Assistant.

Alumni Relations

Primary job functions relate to creating and carrying out programs that establish and maintain ties of alumni to the University. Typical job titles include: Alumni Relations Officer.

Athletics

Primary job functions support areas of athletics for students and staff. Typical job titles include: Athletic Trainer and Golf Sports Assistant.

Child Development (Laboratory School)

Primary job functions support a faculty research center and undergraduate instruction in developmental psychology and early education. Typical job titles include: Teacher.

Communications (Public Relations & Publications and Graphic Arts)

Primary job functions relate to public relations, such as public affairs and government relations or to internal and external communications by contributing to the preparation of internal publications and newsletters, external publications (e.g., books, magazines, journals), or reports. Typical job titles include: Public Relations Officer; Audio/Visual Specialist, Book Production Assistant, Book Publications Editor, Graphic Designer, Information Editor, and Photographer.

Development

Primary job functions relate to planning and coordinating the annual solicitation of funds from assigned constituencies or the solicitation of gifts from alumni, faculty and friends of the University, from foundations and corporations, and through deferred giving. Typical job titles include: Annual Giving Officer; Development Officer and Development Associate.

Facilities

Primary job functions relate to the administration and management of the University's physical plant or the acquisition of goods and services for the University. Typical job titles include: Facilities Engineer/ Coordinator, Planner/ Architect, and Trades & Craft Supervisor; Health & Safety Specialist and Health Physicist; Facilities Services Administrator or Manager, Housing Facilities Supervisor, and Grounds Supervisor; Buyer and Procurement Analyst or Assistant.

Finance

Primary job functions relate to accounting, financial planning and control, investments, auditing, or risk management for a department or a University-wide function. Typical job titles include: Accountant, Accounting Associate or Assistant, Finance Services Administrator or Manager, Financial Management Analyst, Internal Auditor, Sponsored Projects Administrator, and Technology Licensing Associate.

Food Services

Primary job functions support a food services operation at the University. Typical job titles include: Food Services Supervisor or Manager.

Health Care Services (Clinical & Research)

Primary job functions provide direct health care services to patients or provide administrative and other support involved in health care services; research provides support and administration of research studies in clinical settings. Typical job titles include: Blood Bank Specialist, Psychologist, and Social Worker; Research Nurse.

Human Resources Services

Primary job function is to provide human resources services to individual clients or to local HR clients. Typical job titles include: Benefits Analyst, Compensation Analyst, Employee Relations Representative, Employment Representative, Human Resources Officer or Manager, and Staff Development Officer.

ITS

Primary job functions support technology needs (e.g., computing, telecommunications or networking) Typical job titles include: Software Developer, Systems Software Developer, Computer Resource Associate, Information Systems Specialist, and Computing Information Systems Analyst; Network Specialist; Data Aide, Technical writer, Technical Manager.

Legal

Primary job functions deal with legal activities on behalf of the University. Typical job titles include: Staff Counsel and Legal Secretary.

Library

Primary job functions support a library or an area of library service at the University. Typical job titles include: Librarian and Library Specialist.

Museum

Primary job functions support a museum or an area of a museum at the University. Typical job titles include: Museum Curator.

Research (Engineering & Other)

Primary job functions support a research project, program, or department in engineering fields, life sciences, social sciences or physical sciences. Typical job titles include: Research & Development Engineer, Science & Engineering Associate, and Radiation Physicist; Life Science Research Assistant, Social Science Research Assistant, and Research Technical Manager.

Security

Primary job functions ensure the safety and protection of University personnel and property. Typical job titles include: Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain.

Student Services

Primary job functions support areas such as admissions and financial aid, academic/student advising, registrar services, events and services, and administration of programs for University students. Typical job titles include: Student Affairs Officer, Student Services Officer, and Student Services Administrator.