Careers with the Office of Development
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When you join the Office of Development, you become part of a team committed to bringing Stanford’s mission to life—supporting students, fueling groundbreaking research, and advancing solutions to many of the challenges facing our world.
Open positions
Thank you for your interest in Stanford University. While we have instituted a hiring pause for non-critical staff positions, we are actively recruiting for most of the positions currently listed on our careers page. We will update the page when the broader hiring pause is lifted.
Donor Relations Liaison
This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.
Director of Donor Relations and Development Communications
This position has been deemed critical by the School of Engineering Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.
“Stanford is an exceptional place to work in higher education fundraising. What truly makes it special is how collaborative and supportive fundraisers are with one another. This is a ‘team first’ place that supports our growth as individuals, both professionally and personally.”
—Mike Theoharis
Regional Director of Development, Graduate School of Business
12 years with Stanford
“I feel very fortunate to work in the Office of Development. My colleagues are encouraging, talented, incredibly smart people, with rich lives and meaningful pursuits outside of the office. My work here challenges me, inspires me, and makes me feel like I directly contribute to the larger Stanford community.”
—Emily Brorby
Associate Director of Donor Relations
3 years with Stanford
“I highly recommend Stanford as a place to work and build your career. I’ve had endless opportunities to learn and grow, and the passion and energy at Stanford pushes me to be my best. I look forward to working and connecting with my colleagues (and friends!) each day.”
—Thea Moreno
Associate Director of Reunion Giving
9 years with Stanford
Benefits and unique perks
From health care and retirement plans to time off and educational assistance programs, working at Stanford offers extraordinary benefits that sync with your life stages and priorities. While our benefits and perks are vast, highlights include:
Generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick time, personal time off, and wellness time
Financial support for child care and adoption assistance programs
Comprehensive medical, life, dental, and vision plans
Free on-site confidential counseling to support your mental well being
Retirement contributions of up to 10% of earnings, which are immediately vested
Personalized career development assistance from career counselors; tuition and training assistance programs; instructor-led and self-directed learning opportunities (virtual or in-person); and resources to support your ongoing career growth
Special discounts for computing, cell phones, transportation, outdoor recreation, travel, entertainment, and more
Access to on-campus museums, gardens, and walking trails, as well as fitness centers and other on-site services