Director of Finance and Operations

Education & Experience (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree and five of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required)

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills including conflict resolution.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong financial expertise in accounting, budget planning and financial forecasting.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong expertise in grants and contract administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
• Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Desired)

• Demonstrated track record of working with a high degree of independence and accountability, as well as in close collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and otherwise enhance supervisee’s performance and career potential.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in translation between the technical details of Stanford policies and the highly varied, diverse, and interdisciplinary / cross-sector members of the d.school staff, faculty, and lecturer community.
• Expertise in working with diverse groups and proven ability to create systems, processes and communication that foreground equity & inclusion.
• Ability to develop business plans and infrastructure to support public programs and teaching. Provide analysis and review of multi-year plans, including providing alternative methods for achieving goals when necessary.
• Work experience and demonstrated track record in practice will be weighted more than educational credentials in a specific field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.

* - 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:

• 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.

How to Apply

The d.school is committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse community of learners, teachers, and doers. We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. Your cover letter should briefly describe your interest in this role, your relevant background, and your human-centered approach to your work.

*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.

Why Stanford is for You

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification 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.