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To be successful in this position, you will
bring:
- Bachelor's degree in a related
field and three years relevant experience or a combination of education and
experience. Experience in management of
projects of moderate size/complexity with limited performance risk, including
project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting, or a combination of
education and experience.
- Polished written and oral communication
skills to address a wide variety of audiences.
- Ability to productively contribute to
cross-functional teams.
- Depth of knowledge in administrative
support needed to deliver projects.
- Demonstrated project management ability to
employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, HR,
communications, risk, and procurement components.
In addition, our preferred requirements
include:
- Deep understanding of the research
process and project cycle from initiation to closure.
- Experience in working with staff or
faculty in the academic setting.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Experience in working with research
data and the ability to clean, format, and manage datasets.
*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 his
or her job.
Why Stanford is for You
Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff
come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative
environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford,
we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our
legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries,
excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy,
including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
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caring culture. We understand the importance of
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caregiving support.
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We pride ourselves in being a culture that
encourages and empowers you.
How to Apply
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submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.
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
accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions
of his or her job.
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.