PACE Executive Director

Education and Experience:  Advanced degree (doctorate preferred) in Education Policy or a related field, and familiarity with current research; Familiarity with California’s education policy system and current policy debates; Experience in working with researchers, policy-makers, and leaders at all levels of California’s education system

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills to work successfully with complex networks of researchers, educational practitioners, and funders

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
• On-campus mobility.

*   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 his or her job.

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally.
• Occasional overnight travel.

• 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.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University.

This position is fixed-term through March 15, 2019 and is renewable based on performance and funding.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; all candidates must be eligible to work in the US.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.