FAQs

How may I submit my resume?

Once you have identified a position, which matches your qualifications please apply online at https://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search for staff positions at Stanford University.

What if I do not have a resume?

If you do not have a resume, you have the option of manually developing a resume online.

I don’t have a computer. May I mail my resume to you?

We can only consider applications submitted online. We cannot accept applications via email or postal mail. You may consider using computers at your local library.

Can I include a cover letter with my resume and should I address it to someone?

Yes, you may include a cover letter. Cover letters are not required, but recommended. Please paste your cover letter in the appropriate box. It’s not necessary to address a cover letter to a specific person.

May I submit my resume without specifying interest in a particular position or job requisition number?

No, we accept resumes only for specific positions.

May I apply for more than one position at a time?

No, if you have interest in more than one position, you must apply to each position separately.

If a job was posted a few months ago and is still posted on the jobs website, is it really still open?

Yes, we update the job postings frequently. If a job is listed on our website, it is considered open. Please be aware some jobs take longer to fill than others and may remain open for longer periods of time. The recruitment and selection process at Stanford may take up to six months.

How can I find out the salary range for a posted position?

Salary ranges are not listed. Years of experience, internal equity, and external market data are considered when determining starting salaries.

How do I know you received my online application?

Once you have submitted a resume and/or cover letter, an automatic message appears thanking you for your submission. Also, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your spam and junk folders.

10. What happens to my resume once I submit it through Stanford Careers Website?

Your material will be reviewed. If the hiring manager feels there is a match between your skill set and the required qualifications, you will be contacted. We receive resumes from many qualified applicants and unfortunately we are not always able to provide information on the status of an application.

When will I hear from someone at Stanford University?

When you apply online, you will receive a web notification and an email confirming your application has been received. Please understand the recruitment process takes time. You will be contacted if your experience closely meets the required qualifications of the position.

Are non-U.S. citizens eligible for employment at Stanford University?

Generally speaking, Stanford does not sponsor non-U.S. citizens for employment. However, it is up to the hiring department for each position to make the decision with regard to sponsorship.

Where can I locate information about student employment?

Please visit the Career Development Center website for information in regards to student employment.

Where do I go if I am interested in a faculty or teaching position?

Please visit the faculty openings website to view open faculty positions at Stanford University.

What types of jobs are listed on Stanford Careers Website?

All current Stanford University regular staff openings are posted on this website. These may be full-time, part-time, fixed-term or temporary assignment positions. The job description for each position will state this information.

I attempted to submit my application through Stanford Careers Website, but the webpage indicated that there was an error. What should I do now?

Our system supports the following web browsers:

1. Internet Explorer 6 and 8
2. Firefox 1.5 or higher
3. Please use one of the approved browser listed to apply.

What type of file should I use when uploading my resume?

When uploading a resume, Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) formats present well to the hiring teams. Scanned resumes and other formats are not readable by our systems.

I can’t find the internal jobs website. Where did it go?

The internal jobs website has been discontinued. All available staff positions at Stanford University are posted at Stanford Careers Website.

What is a fixed-term position?

A fixed-term position is a benefits eligible position that has a specified end date, which could end earlier for cause or lack of funding, per University policies.

How many job applicants apply to Stanford University each year?

Stanford received approximately 145,000 applications for open staff positions during the 2012 fiscal year.

Where can I find the contact information for the hiring manager?

For a variety of reasons, including privacy protection, we are not able to provide the contact information for hiring managers. However, you are welcome to view the specific school, area or department websites to learn more about jobs that interest you.

Is there someone I can call to follow up in regards to my application?

Please note once you apply through the Stanford Careers website at Stanford Careers Website your resume is forwarded to the hiring department for review. If there is a match between your skill set and their current needs, the hiring department or recruiter will contact you.

Still have questions?

If you have additional questions, please contact us.

What is Social JobMatcher?

Social JobMatcher is a custom online tool, which allows applicants to log in to Stanford Careers website with their LinkedIn and/or Facebook profile and view personalized job recommendations based on their profile.

How does Social JobMatcher work?

Once an applicant logs in to their LinkedIn and/or Facebook profile, recommended jobs at Stanford are displayed based on their work history, education, specialties, and career summary listed in their social media profiles.