2 years fixed term

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and The Childhood Research in Obesity Prevention (CROP) research program at Stanford University is seeking a Sr. Director of Operations and Administration to direct complex programs or functions in consultation with senior leadership. The Sr. Director will lead in program strategy development, long-range planning, and partnership development by overseeing implementation of multiple complex, multi-site research projects to promote food security, nutrition, and reduction of obesity and related chronic diseases starting early in life.

Duties include:

• Lead strategic planning and analysis for complex functions or programs with significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise. May provide development of program or function from initial concept to implementation.

• Manage the administration and evaluation of programs or functions. Oversee the interpretation, implementation and compliance with policies and regulations. Recommend actions and/or resolve complex issues that often span organizational boundaries.

• Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.

• Develop and manage outreach strategy that includes relationship development, communications, and compliance.

• Oversee or supervise staff in the development and implementation of programs or functions.

• May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

* Coach and mentor program staff. This includes development and implementation of our annual strategic and team-building retreat.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels.

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. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $162,809.00 to $197,109 annually