Director of Programs (Hybrid)

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Department/Program Description: The Clayman Institute for Gender Research

Founded in 1974, the Clayman Institute for Gender Research creates knowledge and seeks to implement change that promotes gender equality. Since its founding, the Institute has offered many programs to further gender equality. We set a broad research agenda, translate gender research, convene interdisciplinary networks of scholars, and educate students.

See https://gender.stanford.edu/ for more information.

Position Summary: The Clayman Institute for Gender Research is seeking a Director of Programs, who will manage Institute operations and programs, and be a core member of the leadership team. This position includes managing development, events, finances and operations. The Director of Programs will work under general supervision of the Executive Director and must possess great attention to detail and superior project management skills. The Director of Programs must demonstrate a positive outlook on continuous process improvement efforts, while maintaining a team-based mindset. It is critical that this position exhibit the abilities to practice sound judgment and decision-making, effective written & oral communication, and respectful relationship management. This position must also exhibit a strong desire to continuously learn new and unfamiliar topics, policies and procedures as they relate to program management – the ability to translate this information into operational successes will be critical. The Director of Programs is the manager of the Event Coordinator and Finance and Operations Administrator.

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.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

CORE DUTIES:

• Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function.
• Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. May also represent the program or function to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.
• May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.
• Will manage staff.

• Other duties may also be assigned.