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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.
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Within SDSS, a new unit called External Education and Mobilization has been created. The mission for this organization is to harness the power of knowledge and education to inform and motivate change to achieve a more sustainable future.
EE&M seeks an experienced and organized, full-time Program Manager responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of executive and professional programs within our portfolio.
This Program Manager, reporting to the Director of Professional Programs, will work alongside expert Stanford faculty and EE&M colleagues to deliver and enhance existing programs, create and implement new programs, and collaborate with teams across Stanford University and external partners. The Program Manager helps shape programmatic offerings, provides comprehensive project management and operational support, manages recruitment, and evaluates impact to enable continuous improvement. Examples of programs include on-campus programs for board members to become the sustainability champion on their company board, and for C-suite executives to learn about the intersection of sustainability and business through learning from experts and experiencing sustainability challenges and solutions firsthand via global excursions.
In achieving these goals, the Program Manager’s responsibilities will include managing and executing programs and tasks such as:
To be successful in this position, you will need:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
In addition, our preferred qualifications include:
The expected pay range for this position is $99,015 to $126,383 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.
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Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
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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