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Program Manager

Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States

New

Administration

Post Date 7 hours ago

Requisition # 107787

This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring pause.

This position is based on Stanford’s main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

About Us

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; 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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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is seeking a Program Manager to manage a range of student-focused professional and career development offerings as well as community building activities. The position’s primary focus will be on developing, planning and executing these co-curricular programs. This position will also participate in strategic and long-range planning. The position will report to the Assistant Dean of Experiential Education. The Program Manager will act independently to establish priorities, develop, implement and administer programs. We are looking for a person who is creative, passionate about working closely with students, and is excited to help build co-curricular educational opportunities for sustainability-focused students.

Your Responsibilities will include:

+ Plan and execute the first year PhD community program.

+ Enhance professional development offerings (primarily for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars) through regular communications about existing programming as well as support the development of career events.

+ Develop partnerships and collaborate with campus partners such as the Career Education Center, VPGE, and CTL to support a wide range of student-focused activities on career development, including job fairs and networking events.

+ Manage the wellness liaison program for graduate students.

+ Liaise with the Office of Sustainability and other units within SDSS in building mechanisms for undergraduate engagement, especially with the Sustainability Community Interns.

+ Oversee the nomination and award program for several annual school-wide awards, ensuring a thorough and fair selection process.

+ Develop and contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications

+ Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for new programs and initiatives

_* - 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._

To be successful in this position, you will need:

+ Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs

+ Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources

+ Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.

+ Ability to oversee and direct staff.

+ Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

+ Advanced degree in a sustainability-related field

+ Experience in higher education

+ Excellent interpersonal skills

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and assign work to others.

+ Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.

+ Ability to independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

+ Ability to interact and successfully collaborate with a broad spectrum of groups and individuals.

+ Demonstrated success planning events and creating marketing materials (flyers, etc.)

+ Flexibility to support in-person events and activities (including evening and occasional week-end events).

_* - 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._

The expected pay range for this position is $116,966 to $140,000 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.

How to Apply

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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 acontact 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.

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 4112**

+ **Employee Status: Regular**

+ **Grade: J**

+ **Requisition ID: 107787**

+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**