Associate Vice President, Finance & Administration and Managing Director of Stanford Redwood City Campus

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in business/finance and ten years relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The successful candidate will bring many of the following professional qualifications, skills, experience, and personal qualities:
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience in financial presentations and reporting.
• Demonstration of team and relationship building.
• Track record as a competent, successful financial manager of a large, complex, well-run organization known for strong financial management discipline and systems.
• Outstanding financial expertise coupled with strong technical knowledge; deep understanding of financial operations; experience implementing complex and best-in-class business and accounting systems and processes across an organization.
• Ability to oversee a wide range of functional areas, including facilities, information technology, support services, and others.
• A proven track record as a manager, leader, and developer of diverse teams made up of skilled professionals.
• A broad (conceptual and analytical) thinker with a strong business and finance acumen.
• A commitment to continuous learning and forward-thinking, engaging in practices that serve to anticipate opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and business judgment.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Advanced credentials in business/finance (e.g., Certified Public Accountant) preferred.

Physical Requirements*:

• Constantly sitting.
• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions:

• Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

The expected pay range for this position is $340,500.00 to $510,000.00 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You
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• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
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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.

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.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.