SIER Program Coordinator - 50% effort, 1 year fixed-termSchool of Medicine, Stanford, California, United StatesNewAdministrationPost Date 8 hours agoRequisition # 102561Silicon Valley and Stanford University are known for being ground zero for feeding the pipeline of the nation’s most successful entrepreneurs. However, just like the start-up process itself, many entrepreneurs fail to launch at various stages of the innovation journey. An opportunity exists to study the obstacles faced by entrepreneurs, especially women and under-represented minorities, and to develop resources and strategies to help them succeed.Through the formation of SIER, a talented team will concentrate on the entrepreneurs themselves, examining why some are resilient despite multiple failures while others may never get started. The initiative will seek to understand where resilience comes from and who becomes a strong entrepreneur, then develop programs and curricula to teach those qualities to future entrepreneurs, supporting their entrepreneurial success as well as their mental health and well-being as they tackle difficult leadership roles.SIER is seeking a one-year fixed-term, 50% effort, Program Coordinator to administer, support, and manage this research and training program across entities and stakeholder countries.Duties include:
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.
May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. May also supervise staff.
Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
Relevant subject matter knowledge.
Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
Occasionally use a telephone.
Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
- 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional evening and weekend hours.
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.
The expected pay range for this position is $33,325 to $60,000 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.
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 [email protected].
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: Part-time
Job Code: 4121
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: H
Requisition ID: 102561
Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible