CESTA Research & Programs Manager - Hybrid Opportunity

🔍 School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States

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CESTA Research & Programs Manager - Hybrid Opportunity

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 24 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. 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.

Department/Program Description:

Since its founding in 1980, the Stanford Humanities Center (The Center) has been sponsoring advanced research into the historical, philosophical, literary, artistic, and cultural dimensions of the human experience. It is an independent research center reporting to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences. The Center's annual fellows,international visitors, research workshops, and annual public events strengthen the intellectual and creative life of the university and foster innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching. The internationally renowned Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis (CESTA), recently restructured to become part of the Humanities Center, embraces emerging digital methodologies and tools to complement existing traditional research methods of analysis and interpretation.

CESTA’s interdisciplinary research projects explore places, global spaces, texts, textual artefacts, data visualization, digital curation, preservation and display, linked data and interoperability, and sustainability. As a scholarly community, CESTA supports and encourages cutting-edge work across the humanities and the interpretative social sciences.

Through its major research projects, fellowship and assistantship programs, seminars, workshops and informal initiatives, CESTA is dedicated to nurturing, training and professionalizing scholars of the future from a variety of disciplines, who will learn how to ask and answer data-driven questions focused on cultural, environmental, historical, social, and textual issues. Together, the Stanford Humanities Center and CESTA serve as the hub for an international network of fellows, visiting scholars, students, and alumni.

Position Summary: The Stanford Humanities Center (SHC) is seeking to hire an experienced and highly motivated CESTA Research & Programs Manager who will be a member of the SHC staff reporting to the Associate Director and who will work under the general supervision of the CESTA Faculty Director. The CESTA Research & Programs Manager will manage and support administrative activities for CESTA, including student research engagement programs, finance, human resources, Graduate Financial Services, student aid, events and facilities.This is a two (2) year, fixed-term, benefits-eligible position that begins on the start date and may be renewable in the future based on programmatic need and funding availability.

The ideal candidate will be a creative, motivated individual with experience in higher education administration, capable of administering a wide array of programs and activities. Strong planning and execution skills are critical for this position, coupled with excellent communications skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This position will administer CESTA’s programs that serve undergraduate and graduate students. Administering these programs entails supporting the Faculty Director, faculty, students, and labs, as needed, including the maintenance and updating of program and research records, creating postdoctoral and graduate student appointments, visa processing, managing building access and lab technology equipment.

This is a 100% FTE, exempt 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. To apply, please submit a brief cover letter outlining qualifications and work experience and current CV. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

CORE DUTIES INCLUDE:

o 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.

o Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternativesolutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goalsof the program or function.

o Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function.

o 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.

o Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.

o Participate in development of budgets, monitor, submit, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine budget.

* Other duties may also be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience orcombination 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.

• MA in a humanities discipline is strongly preferred and 2+ years of relevant experience in higher education; digital/digital humanities research skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

● Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.

● 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 judgement in making decisions.

● Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a self-starter, and collaboratively as part of a team.

● Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

● Ability to establish and maintain effective working-relationships with a variety of persons.

● Digital Humanities subject matter knowledge.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Constantly performs 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $88,861.00 to $102,251.00 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

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

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 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 at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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.

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