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Assistant Vice President, Total Rewards

Stanford University

Stanford, California

Stanford University is a wellspring of new ideas and innovative solutions, where curious people come to make a difference. Since its founding in 1885, the university has been known for its entrepreneurial character and the leaders it prepares to thrive in a complex world. The campus provides a workspace for about 2,700 employees (including three of the university’s eight vice presidents) working in critical areas such as the School of Medicine administration, libraries and archives, business affairs, human resources, development, and Land, Buildings, and Real Estate.

The Opportunity

Stanford University seeks a skilled Assistant Vice President, Total Rewards (AVP), who will be a strategic and collaborative partner as University Human Resources (UHR) begins implementing transformational processes and programs. UHR will soon embark on a systems implementation and multi-year strategic plan to advance Stanford’s reputation as the best-led, best-managed university in the world. To advance the institution’s vision, The AVP will lead Stanford’s Benefits and Compensation operations and team, positioning the university as an employer of choice. The AVP will steer total rewards strategies, policies, and programs and deliver effective communication strategies to ensure employees, managers, and leaders understand the value of the total rewards program. The goal as a leader in UHR will be to carry out the university’s strategy and long-range HR strategic business plans.

The AVP will provide strategic, operational, and compliance oversight and expertise in the areas of executive and staff compensation, as well as comprehensive benefits – helping the Stanford community do what they do best — focus on research innovation to benefit humanity, manage efficient academic and administrative operations, and facilitate deep learning by the students who are our future leaders.

Stanford University

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    Chandra Montgomery brings nearly 25 years of nonprofit sector experience to Lindauer and our clients. Her background spans higher education, academic medicine, youth services, public media, and museums. Over the past two-plus decades, Chandra has honed skills and expertise in advancement services, fundraising strategy, foundation relations, DEIB principles, and human resources.

    Prior to joining the firm, Chandra oversaw grateful patient discovery, pipeline development, data management, and gift services for Health Sciences and the Keck School of Medicine during her tenure at the University of Southern California. She also launched and co-chaired the University Advancement DEI Council. Prior to USC, Chandra led prospect development teams at National Public Radio and Virginia Commonwealth University. In the course of her career, she has identified over $1 trillion in giving capacity and has supported nine- and 10-figure comprehensive campaigns, including USC’s historic $7 billion campaign.

    Since 2008, she has been an active member of Apra where she has held numerous volunteer leadership roles. Chandra has also led training for Apra University and delivered keynote sessions for state and regional chapters across the country. Since 2014, she has chaired the Advocacy and Membership committees and is a founding member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She has also served on the Conference Planning Committee and was a member of the organization’s inaugural Body of Knowledge committee for Relationship Management. Prior to her committee service, she was a member of the Apra-Virginia board of directors.

    Chandra is also a member of the African American Development Officer’s Network (AADO), Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC), Association for Advancement Services Professionals (AASP), among others. In 2019, she was selected for CASE’s Minority Advancement Institute where she is also a member and conference presenter/faculty. Equally passionate about her personal philanthropy, she is a 2020 Philanthropy Together Launchpad participant and giving circle founder.

    A passionate HBCU alum, Chandra earned her bachelor’s in English from Hampton University where she has served as a volunteer alumni leader. She also holds a master’s degree and graduate certificate in Human Resources Law & Compliance from the USC Gould School of Law. Chandra has also completed additional graduate coursework at the College of William and Mary and holds multiple DEI certifications.

    As a Senior Consultant at Lindauer, Alexandra Squeri brings 10+ years of experience in higher education fundraising, development, and enrollment.

    Prior to joining Lindauer, Alex spent three years at UNC Asheville in a variety of roles within University Advancement and the Chancellor’s Office. Most recently as Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Chief of Staff, Alex worked with the University leadership and the Board of Trustees to carry out major strategic initiatives including a comprehensive fundraising campaign, institutional revitalization plan, and campus master plan. As Assistant Director of Donor Relations, she was charged with thinking creatively to improve stewardship and create long-term, sustainable solutions for Donor Relations. Among the results were the creation of more customized donor experiences, an implementation of the divisions first-ever major donor satisfaction survey, and the creation of a six-month campaign feasibility/readiness study comprised of 20 virtual focus group sessions with 250 donors and community members.

    Before her tenure at UNC Asheville, Alex spent five years in Graduate Admissions and Recruitment for the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, improving the campus visit experience and increasing enrollment across 30+ graduate degree programs through personalized recruitment strategies.

    Alex graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida and has a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration with a focus in finance and policy from George Washington University.

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