This is a 100% FTE, continuing position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.
Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description
Interested candidates should upload both a cover letter and resume in addition to the online application.
The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 24 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university’s largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
The France-Stanford Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (a part of the Stanford Global Studies Division) aims to bridge the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, business and law, addressing historical and contemporary issues of significance for France and the United States from a broad range of perspectives. Founded in partnership with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the center provides research and event funding to Stanford faculty and students as well as counterparts in France.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to both the France-Stanford Center Faculty Director and the SGS Executive Director, the Program Manager position provides organizational leadership and implementation for programmatic and administrative issues. The Program Manager works closely with the Faculty Director and affiliated faculty to facilitate and enhance the Center’s programming, internship opportunities, and fundraising efforts. Key responsibilities include assisting the Faculty Director in strategic planning, financial management and annual budgeting, and relationship cultivation with French institutions of higher education. Other key responsibilities include identifying and facilitating research opportunities for faculty and students, managing the six grant programs, managing the programs’ communications strategy, and mentoring students and visiting scholars.
This position is multi-faceted and dynamic. Candidates should be self-starters, comfortable with autonomy, possess strong communication skills in both English and French, and be willing to embrace opportunities to shape programmatic initiatives and to work with the Center leadership to drive these initiatives to completion. The ideal candidate should have extensive and direct administrative experience with emphasis on program development and management, and budgeting in an academic environment. They should have a demonstrated ability to facilitate interdisciplinary research projects, to build rapport with campus and off-campus audiences, to manage visiting scholars and visiting student researchers, and to lead student advising and public outreach efforts. Expert knowledge of the French Language and the ecosystem of French institutions of higher education and are strongly desired.
CORE DUTIES*:
* - Other duties may also be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Certifications and Licenses:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
* - 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.
WORK STANDARDS:
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
Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, driving record.
The expected pay range for this position is $100,023.00 to $124,516.00 per annum.
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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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications 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 at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
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