Senior Director, Community Health & Partnerships

• Aug 19, 2025
• ScheduleFull-time
• Job Code4586
• Employee StatusRegular
• GradeM
• Requisition ID107091
• Work ArrangementHybrid Eligible

Main Work Location: 1840 Embarcadero, Palo Alto, CA
Work Schedule: Hybrid work schedule (at least 2 days per week onsite)

Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Bay Area employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community. The Office of Government Affairs coordinates and facilitates Stanford University’s and Stanford Health Care’s (SHC) interactions with all levels of government, as well as its relationship with neighboring communities. The office promotes the interests of the University’s and SHC’s key constituents through contact with the community, public officials, involvement with educational organizations, tracking of pertinent legislation, and direct advocacy on a wide variety of issues from land use policies to funding for the basic sciences to health care. The Office of Government Affairs supports the university’s academic mission of teaching and research and SHC’s mission by serving as the primary point of contact between the university, hospital, and our partners in federal, state and local governments.

Stanford Health Care (SHC) is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient.

Position Summary:
The Senior Director, Community Health Equity & Partnerships is a pivotal role in planning, developing, and implementing the approach to community health, health equity, and community benefit at SHC, in coordination with Stanford University and the School of Medicine. works cross-functionally to achieve industry-leading community health, equity, and benefits as measured by setting and meeting department and organizational business and financial goals, quality and safety measures, compliance requirements, and overall performance goals. 

In this role you will:

• Design and lead community-based engagement and investments that employ evidence-based practices, advance strategic priorities and organization and enterprise goals, and satisfy state and federal regulatory requirements; create integrated approaches to community investments, partner engagement and management, and strategies and initiatives that address health needs assessments.
• Manage a small team of community health professionals to execute key goals and strategy for Community Health & Partnerships.
• Develop and execute short-term and multi-year strategic and operational plans in consultation with SHC, Stanford Medicine, and community-based stakeholders; monitor and regularly report initiative scope, progress, budget, and impact measures; solicit and incorporate input and evaluation from diverse stakeholders and audiences; integrate with other internal and external strategic initiatives.
• Lead Community Health and Partnership Steering Committee, Co-chair enterprise Health Equity Community Partnerships Steering Committee, lead and represent the department at community convenings that address broad and systemic community health needs on the international, national, state, and local levels.
• Develop and execute a communication strategy for the promotion and engagement of internal and external stakeholders that elevates SHC’s reputation as a dedicated and effective partner in improving community health, equity, and benefits
• Liaison to other Stanford entities, such as SOM: Dean’s Office, Office of Community Engagement, Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Department of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Marketing and Communications.
• Other duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Extensive experience in public/community health strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of local communities, government, nonprofit communities, and public/community health.
• Experience developing integrated strategies that will leverage community resources and address community health needs.
• Experience with designing and leading community-focused engagement and investment initiatives that utilize evidence-based practices to further SHC's mission.
• Experience in strategic communications, public relations, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in a nonprofit, healthcare, or community-focused organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.  Ability to cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community partners, government agencies, business owners, industry leaders, and the general public to promote collaboration and drive engagement.
• Collaborative team player: willingness and ability to reach out to many constituencies and understand their needs and priorities; an ability to move a group to consensus; strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to diplomatically resolve problems and build key relationships.
• Experience in shaping public attitude through the effective use of communication.
• Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software, email applications, and working knowledge of programs such as Photoshop, Keynote, and Constant Contact.

Working Conditions:
May require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Regular travel may be required.

The expected pay range for this position is $185,736-$237,191 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is For You:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.