I'm looking to grow my career at Stanford
There are many ways to develop and grow your career at Stanford—from professional development courses and training to networking tips and career guidance, employees are a major asset to the university, and we encourage you to advance your career here. Below is information and resources to support your internal mobility and growth.
Career resources
Don’t know where to start or want to learn more about other roles at Stanford? Career resources on Cardinal at Work can help guide you in the right direction.
Career guidance
Navigate your career path with resources and support to explore opportunities at Stanford, pursue promotions, and enrich your current role.
Professional development
A variety of professional development courses and learning opportunities are available for you to learn new skills and techniques that will support your job performance and help support your professional enrichment.
Education & training assistance
Stanford offers training, tuition assistance, and reimbursement programs for eligible staff, including the Staff Tuition Reimbursement Program (STRP), the Staff Training Assistance Program (STAP), and more.
Networking
Although creating an expansive professional network takes time and effort, it is deeply fulfilling and well worth the time in the long run. Maintaining a strong network will help you broaden your perspective, understand how to build a more inclusive environment, build your career and others' careers, and gain professional knowledge from different perspectives. For networking tips, view the job aid for expanding your network.
Internal mobility
If you are seeking internal mobility, you should consider having ongoing conversations with your manager about career development. Informing your manager is not a prerequisite for expressing interest in or applying to an internal opportunity; however, once you are considered a candidate, you are encouraged to open a dialogue with your manager to promote trust and support for your goals. If you are uncomfortable opening a dialogue with your manager, contact your local HR team for support.