Executive Director, Sustainability Accelerator

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

1.    Deep knowledge of issues and the communities broadly related to climate and sustainability (climate, energy, water, food, biodiversity, ecology, global health)
2.    Demonstrated ability to integrate technology, supply chains, policy, markets, social equity, finance and develop pathways to scale solutions for broad societal and planetary impact.
3.    Demonstrated inclusive leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate constituencies that could span multiple organizational boundaries. 
4.    Knowledge of solutions-driven academic research and the potential to translate to societal impact.
5.    Demonstrated ability to recruit diverse talent and create an organization with the culture and values of constructive debate, inclusion and trust building within Stanford and with relevant external communities (e.g., academic institutions, corporations, governments, citizen and professional groups, non-profits, etc.) 
6.    Demonstrated ability to lead a team with the discipline to execute on a plan towards desired outcomes within a desired timeframe.
7.    Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence people, solve problems, trouble shoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
8.    Highest integrity with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate strong collaborative relationships with communities within and outside of Stanford University.

* - 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.

In Addition to the above requirements, the minimum requirements for this position are:

•    Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.
•    Demonstrated strategic leadership, planning and change management skills.
•    Ability to demonstrate a high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels to achieve results.
•    Excellent strategic planning skills.
•    Excellent communication skills. Able to influence people, solve problems, trouble shoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
•    Advanced financial expertise in accounting, budget planning, and financial forecasting.
•    Advanced expertise in grants and contract administration.
•    Exceptional negotiation and effective interpersonal skills negotiation and political acumen skills.
•    Attention to detail and accuracy.
•    Expert analytical and problem solving skills.
•    Strong knowledge of industry standards, trends and/or regulatory requirements.
•    Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
•    Advanced expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
•    Broad understanding of information technology hardware and software infrastructure.
•    Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong collaborative relationships with faculty and able to anticipate faculty needs.

* - 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. 

The expected pay range for this position is $228,000 to $310,000 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.

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.

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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. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.

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.