Associate Director, Undergraduate Program in Data Science & Social Systems

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WHO YOU ARE

The education and experience required for this position are:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience: 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. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans. A masters degree in data science or social science related field and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education, training, and relevant experience strongly preferred.

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are:

  • Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to develop programs and partnerships.
  • Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in your area of specialization.
  • Ability to oversee, mentor and direct staff and students.
  • Knowledge of managing budgets and developing project plans.
  • Data science experience in an applied setting at a public or social sector institution.

This background will be demonstrated as follows:


You have experience applying data science to social problems. You have leadership experience using data science in the private, public, or social sector.

  • You have built programs and partnerships. You have experience conceiving of and developing new programs and/or partnerships to achieve strategic goals.
  • You are an organized planner. You have led projects with large budgets, developed project plans, and managed multiple complex projects.
  • You are a dedicated teacher/mentor/advisor. You have experience and enjoy teaching and/or mentoring students and overseeing staff teams.
  • You are an effective communicator. You have excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and exhibiting fluency in your area of specialization.
  • You are committed to inclusion. You have experience working to make people from different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives feel welcome, valued, and cared for.

 

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE

Preferred requirements include:

  • Experience designing and delivering curricula. You have prior experience conceiving of both curricula and creative delivery to ensure programs are effective and engaging.
  • Skills in strategic planning. You have experience leading strategy development and turning strategy into operational work plans.
  • Experience with training, coaching and mentoring others on how to develop their own data science skills and capabilities.
  • Ability to build and lead a team. Thoughtful leadership to build the necessary resources, skills and culture for high quality delivery.

No candidate will meet every requirement. We encourage applications from people who are a good fit - through work experience, volunteering, and other personal experiences - and who will grow and thrive in this position. Stanford Impact Labs is an equal opportunity organization deeply committed to racial and social justice. To that end, we particularly encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for open positions.

To ensure equitable access to information about this job, we will not be holding informational interviews. Instead, we encourage all interested candidates to join us for an open information session at 1:00pm PT on November 22, where we’ll provide more information and take questions. To join us, please register for our information session here. We will also post the information session recording online for those who are unable to attend.

The deadline to apply for this position is December 6, 2021, at 9:00am Pacific Time.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

  • Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
  • A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
  • A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
  • Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
  • Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

This position is classified by Stanford University as an Academic Program Professional, Job Code 4112, Grade J. Details of core duties and minimal requirements of this job classification can be found here.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications 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 accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

We view this position as a multi-year role beginning with a one year fixed-term that may be renewed annually.

 

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