Stanford''s Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact.
At the GSB, we have an outstanding Ph.D. Program with over 125 doctoral students registered in seven academic fields of study. The program is designed to develop students to become leading scholars and researchers in their respective fields.
The PhD Program's department of the Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks a Student Services Officer. The Student Services Officer will play a pivotal role in the students' experience, serving as a source of guidance and support throughout their program. In this role, you will have the opportunity to counsel students, lead the program's community building strategy, serve as the lead events coordinator in the program, oversee the program's administration of financial processes, support degree progress including the PhD Student Annual Review and more.
Core Duties:
Oversee, review and administer student records by analyzing data, counseling students and providing recommendations that require interpretation and influence decisions. Make exceptions on issues of eligibility, course enrollment and program requirements.
Develop recommendations and collaborate with staff, faculty and other offices to resolve programmatic issues within the school and across functional units, (such as strategizing to ensure optimal enrollment).
Provide advice to students on a range of issues, including, but not limited to, academic progress, academic program policies, career plans, accessibility, community standards, etc., to guide them in making appropriate choices and decisions.
Apprise students of research, fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Participate in related student recruitment and selection.
Provide first line response to identify students in crisis and refer to appropriate resources, as needed.
Collect and analyze data from multiple sources including student feedback, surveys, trend reports, and data analytics. Prepare and summarize reports and make recommendations to enhance offerings, such as programs and courses and to influence current processes and policies.
Develop, analyze, influence and review, policies, processes and programs by incorporating feedback and trend data learned from first-line interactions with students. Advise manager and team on policy updates and provide recommendation for implementation of changes.
Identify trends, perform needs analysis, and participate in the implementation and testing of new technology.
May develop marketing materials and strategies for program activities and outreach functions. Assist in planning and developing webinars, education fairs and other external functions.
May provide oversight with the administration of financial processes such as financial reimbursements, data entry, reviewing terms and conditions regarding contracts, understanding vendor requirements, and following up and resolving issues.
May train and supervise other staff, volunteers, student and temporary workers.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Basic analysis and problem solving skills.
Customer service skills.
Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
Understanding of financial transactions.
Ability to learn and understand compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
Core Duties:
Oversee, review and administer student records by analyzing data, counseling students and providing recommendations that require interpretation and influence decisions. Make exceptions on issues of eligibility, course enrollment and program requirements.
Develop recommendations and collaborate with staff, faculty and other offices to resolve programmatic issues within the school and across functional units, (such as strategizing to ensure optimal enrollment).
Provide advice to students on a range of issues, including, but not limited to, academic progress, academic program policies, career plans, accessibility, community standards, etc., to guide them in making appropriate choices and decisions.
Apprise students of research, fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Participate in related student recruitment and selection.
Provide first line response to identify students in crisis and refer to appropriate resources, as needed.
Collect and analyze data from multiple sources including student feedback, surveys, trend reports, and data analytics. Prepare and summarize reports and make recommendations to enhance offerings, such as programs and courses and to influence current processes and policies.
Develop, analyze, influence and review, policies, processes and programs by incorporating feedback and trend data learned from first-line interactions with students. Advise manager and team on policy updates and provide recommendation for implementation of changes.
Identify trends, perform needs analysis, and participate in the implementation and testing of new technology.
May develop marketing materials and strategies for program activities and outreach functions. Assist in planning and developing webinars, education fairs and other external functions.
May provide oversight with the administration of financial processes such as financial reimbursements, data entry, reviewing terms and conditions regarding contracts, understanding vendor requirements, and following up and resolving issues.
May train and supervise other staff, volunteers, student and temporary workers.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Basic analysis and problem solving skills.
Customer service skills.
Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
Understanding of financial transactions.
Ability to learn and understand compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.