Current Role at Stanford

Senior Director of Operational Effectiveness, School of Humanities and Sciences

Honors & Awards

  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in a Learning Environment (IDEAL) Honor Roll, Stanford University (2023)
  • Our Most Important Work House in Order Award, Stanford University Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs (2023)
  • EGSA Service Award for exceptional service to the Education Graduate Student Association, Santa Clara University Department of Education (2006)
  • A. Michael Spence Employee Recognition Award for Excellence in Job Performance, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2005)
  • Clauve Outstanding Senior Award for the top five seniors at UNM, University of New Mexico (2003)
  • Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, University of New Mexico College of Education (2003)
  • ASUNM Service Award for exceptional service to the Associated Students of UNM, University of New Mexico (2003)

Education & Certifications

  • Master of Arts, Santa Clara University, Educational Administration, Emphasis in Higher Education (2006)
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of New Mexico, Education (2003)
  • Stanford Manager Academy, Stanford University, Management (2014)
  • Facilitator Certificate, Skidmore College Project on Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice (2013)
  • QPR Gatekeeper Certificate, Stanford University, Suicide Prevention (2013)

Projects

  • Achieving Together (AcT) Pilot, Stanford University (2014 - 2016)

    Facilitated student services staff development and collaboration across schools and units

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Fraternity & Sorority Life Assessment, Stanford University (2012 - 2013)

    Co-chaired a committee charged with reviewing the Fraternity & Sorority Life program at Stanford and reporting on its strengths and identifying opportunities for improvement

    Location

    Stanford, California

Service, Volunteer and Community Work

  • Alumni & Friends Board, University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences (2020 - 2021)

    Location

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Board of Directors, University of New Mexico Alumni Association (2008 - 2014)

    Location

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Panelist, Organization Conduct Board, Stanford University (2005 - 2013)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Advisor, Stanford Women's Leadership Conference, Stanford University (2011)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Panelist, Judicial Affairs, Stanford University (2005 - 2007)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Member, University Policy Committee on Student Affairs, Santa Clara University (2005 - 2006)

    Location

    Santa Clara, California

Contact

  • Work
    awilcox@stanford.edu
    University - Staff Department: H&S Dean's Office Position: Senior Director of Operational Effectiveness

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 2070

Links

Work Experience

  • Senior Director of Operational Effectiveness in the School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University (5/2024 - Present)

    Location

    Stanford, CA

  • Associate Dean & Director of Administration in Residential Education, Stanford University (8/2021 - 5/2024)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Associate Dean in Residential Education, Stanford University (7/2019 - 8/2021)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Interim Associate Dean & Executive Director in Residential Education, Stanford University (10/2018 - 7/2019)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Assistant Dean & Director in Residential Education, Stanford University (9/2017 - 10/2018)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Assistant Dean in Residential Education, Stanford University (7/2014 - 9/2017)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Associate Director of Student Life, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (5/2009 - 7/2014)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Assistant Director for Student Activities, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (8/2005 - 5/2009)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Student Life Coordinator, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (9/2003 - 8/2005)

    Location

    Stanford, California

  • Orientation & Training Coordinator, University of New Mexico Student Union (6/2002 - 9/2003)

    Location

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • Member, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
  • Chair, Graduate & Professional Student Services Knowledge Community, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) (2004 - 2008)
  • Member, California College Personnel Association (CCPA)
  • Member, Bay Area Student Activities Consortium (BASAC)