Academic Program Professional 1🔍School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States📁Administration📅Jul 16, 2021 Post Date📅90442 Requisition #Academic Program Professional 1

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the center of a world-class liberal arts education at Stanford University. H&S encompasses 23 departments—from Art and Art History, English, and History to Economics, Mathematics, and Biology—as well as 23 interdisciplinary programs. 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.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Department of Biology is seeking an Academic Program Professional 1 at 80% FTE. The Academic Program Professional will work under general supervision of Professor Elizabeth Hadly and must possess and demonstrate a positive outlook on continuous process improvement efforts while maintaining a team-based and customer-focused mindset. It is critical that this position exhibits the abilities to practice sound judgment and decision-making, effective written & oral communication, strong attention to detail and respectful relationship management. This position must also exhibit a strong desire to continuously learn new and unfamiliar business topics, policies and procedures as they relate to managing the HHMI program and class – the ability to translate this information into operational successes will be critical. The ideal candidate will have experience in research administration and academic experience. This will be a two-year fixed term appointment.

CORE DUTIES:

Oversee and administer research activities by evaluating academic programs, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and coordinating and implementing changes.Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends to determine program effectiveness; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program. Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Create and/or advise in the development of curriculum. Make recommendations for course improvements.Write and edit content for proposals, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities under the general direction of PI. Assist with the development of research grants, (i.e., may suggest new funding opportunities, write portions of grants, and/or summarize data for grant support). Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school and develop communications for internal and external constituencies. Organize and/or participate in outreach activities such as events, partnerships, fundraising, training, and conferences. Lead workshops and facilitate meetings. Monitor expenses, budgets, and finances of the program. Make recommendations on funding based on program spend.May oversee and train student workers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. Program administration and or research experience may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization. Ability to oversee and provide basic direction to staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to anticipate and manage the cultural and reputational sensitivities of co-learning and partnership-building in remote, international, and resource-poor field settings requires a person with the cultural and interpersonal sensitivity, enthusiasm and energy.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for international field work, and biodiversity assessment, conservation and development are strongly desired.
• Understanding and commitment to addressing the unique challenges of remote field work, and interdisciplinary and intergenerational collaboration in foreign locations, particularly as experienced by groups under-represented in these settings (women, BIPOC and young scientists, especially those for whom international/field experience is new). Passion for teaching and learning – both online and in-person.

Certifications and Licenses:

For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.On-campus mobility.

* - 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.May travel locally. Occasional overnight travel.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.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.

Academic Program Professional

Job Code: 4111

Grade: H

Exemption: Exempt

Job Code: 4111

Job Grade: H

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 l

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Job Code: 4111
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: H
• Requisition ID: 90442