Director/Associate Director, Recruiting Creative
Stanford University - Palo Alto, CA
posted 4 months ago
About the position
Welcome to Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER"), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 136 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn't just measured in trophies; it's reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university's physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don't just embrace excellence; we define it. We don't just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, "The DAPER Way," which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively. The Stanford University Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the position of Director/Associate Director, Recruiting Creative. This position will serve to advance the student-athlete recruiting efforts of assigned Stanford women's sports programs through content creation and strategy. This position will work closely with many different external relations units and frequently interface with program staff. The successful applicant will be a dynamic and creative storyteller who develops a deep and clear understanding of what makes Stanford University and Stanford Athletics unique and compelling to prospective student-athletes. This is a full-time, exempt position. At DAPER, we firmly believe that diverse teams make better decisions, foster innovation, and drive success for everyone involved. We celebrate differences in abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives, recognizing the rich tapestry that fuels our excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment of belonging where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. Your unique perspective is not just welcomed; it's essential to our continued growth and success. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great add to our team.
Responsibilities
- Assist select sports programs in developing strategies and execution timelines that enhance recruiting efforts.
- Create content that resonates with prospective student-athletes and represents the brand values of Stanford Athletics.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine appropriate distribution mediums, create concepts, plan production, and produce media.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and ensure that Stanford remains at the forefront of the recruiting landscape.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the content creation field, with demonstrated experience in recruiting design and/or production.
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite software, specifically Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere.
- Understanding of content strategy and creation, specifically with a recruiting audience in mind.
- Good interpersonal skills, judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Comfortability with tight deadlines and the ability to answer to multiple constituents and prioritize projects, including working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated individual who takes initiative on new projects, and proactively identifies new opportunities.
- Extensive functional knowledge of social media platforms and their audiences.
- Strong organizational and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to intake requests and feedback from multiple sources while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in higher education or athletics recruiting environments.
- Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.
Benefits
- Career development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Course auditing
- Generous time-off
- Family care resources
- Health care benefits
- Free commuter programs
- Ridesharing incentives
- Discounts on various services and products
