Chief Operating Officer​/Camp Director

🔍alumni association, stanford, california, united statesnew📁administration📅4 days ago post date📅108246 requisition #

Final date to receive applications: april 3rd, 2026

stanford sierra camp & conference center ("stanford sierra camp" or ssc) is a full-service conference center/alumni family camp located near the entrance of desolation wilderness at fallen leaf lake in south lake tahoe, ca. The property can house up to 300 guests and 95 staff, and offers a full range of recreational activities, meeting facilities, and food services. General information on the stanford alumni association - sierra programs is available nfordsierra.org

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the chief operating officer (coo)/camp director is responsible for the vision, strategic planning, and daily operations of stanford sierra camp & conference center, which is owned by saa sierra program, llc. Reporting to the saa sierra program llc board of directors (llc) and stanford alumni association (saa) chief financial officer, the camp director provides strategic leadership, setting long‑range goals, strategies, plans, and policies.

This position oversees all programming, alumni engagement, guest services, financial management, risk management, relations with guests, employees, and the fallen leaf community, as well as facilities and property operations, to ensure a safe, meaningful, and exceptional experience for both guests and staff. The camp director supervises a robust leadership team including six direct reports: the assistant camp director, director of facilities, sales & marketing director, human resources director, food services director/executive chef, and reservations manager.

In addition, the role oversees 20 managerial/supervisory team members and over 150 seasonal staff members each year between our spring/fall conference seasons and summer camp program. The role requires strong social‑emotional skills, effective conflict resolution and de‑escalation techniques, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.

the role requires living on‑site for three months each year during the summer season to provide hands‑on leadership and ensure the camp's operational success. this position is highly visible, hands‑on, and guest‑facing, with a focus on cultivating a culture of excellence, teamwork, and safety across all departments.

• strategic leadership provides overall leadership for stanford sierra camp, directing all managers and staff across departments to deliver outstanding guest services, creating a positive workplace culture, upholding the highest standards for safety, and maintaining an attractive facility. Works effectively with the llc board of directors, saa leadership, and staff as a solution‑oriented leader. Collaborates with the llc board and saa’s executive team to set long‑range goals, strategies, plans, and policies, aligning with the mission and values of the organization.
  
  May develop multi‑year business plans. Identifies and resolves strategic issues of substantial significance that affect the overall functioning of stanford sierra camp. Makes decisions that establish objectives for the overall direction/operation of ssc. Oversees allocation of all resources.
• financial oversight responsible for the financial viability and success of ssc, including long‑term planning. Creates annual budgets, setting summer and conference rates accordingly. Oversees all operating and departmental budgets, monitoring expenses and purchases throughout the year. Leads long‑term financial and capital planning and ensures fiscal responsibility across all departments. Responsible for achieving revenue goals and meeting the annual donation amount set by and paid to saa.
• operational responsibility leads the design, implementation, and communication of effective growth strategies, operational procedures, processes, and personnel structures that support organizational objectives. Evaluates the effectiveness of the organizational structure and programs to ensure success, development of employees and appropriate use of staff resources. Advises university…