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The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute seeks an Associate Director for Finance and Administration (ADFA) to provide leadership and direction for the business operations of the institute.
The ADFA will report to Wu Tsai Neuro’s Executive Director and will collaborate closely with Associate Directors of Institute core functions (Communications, Programs, and Community Labs) to ensure sound management of the finances and administration of Wu Tsai Neuro and embedded initiatives including the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience.
The ADFA will lead a team of financial and administrative staff to direct the finance and administrative operations including: budgeting, financial management and modeling, procurement, faculty affairs, human resources, facilities/space and capital equipment planning and implementation. The ADFA will be responsible for administrative policies and procedures and will apply Stanford University policies and procedures to the Institute.
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, proactive self-starter with exceptional multitasking abilities and attention to detail. They will demonstrate strong administrative and collaborative leadership skills, anticipating needs and taking initiative in a dynamic environment. The successful ADFA will develop strong working relationships across Stanford Schools and Departments, interface effectively with the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research, and be known for their responsiveness, particularly in email communications. They should possess cross-functional work experience, effective communication abilities, and be knowledgeable about Stanford's complex financial systems and policies. Their ability to juggle multiple priorities while ensuring smooth and efficient operations across all areas of responsibility will be crucial in this role.
Hybrid work arrangement expected at least 2 days per week on site or as needed.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
The expected pay range for this position is $120,276 to $160,148 per annum.
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The Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford is a university-wide research initiative, housed under the Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDoR), that leverages Stanford’s exceptional research across multiple disciplines to advance our understanding of the mind and brain in health and in disease and leverage that knowledge for the benefit of society. The institute also houses the Phil and Penny Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience, a bold effort to advance a new science of healthy brain aging and novel approaches to combat neurodegenerative disease.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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