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Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience: Advanced degree and five years of relevant
experience in area of specialization or combination of relevant education,
training, and/or experience. For jobs with financial responsibilities,
experience managing a budget and developing financial plans. Experience
developing program partnerships and funding sources.
Education and Experience Preferred: A doctorate (or equivalent) in a
relevant field (education, public policy, sociology, anthropology, psychology,
or related field) is required as is capacity to oversee graduate students as
they design, carry out, and write about their research projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability
to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
- Advanced
oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of
specialization.
- Ability
to oversee and direct staff.
- Ability
to manage budgets and develop financial plans.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:
Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis is
required. Demonstrated experience with designing qualitative studies is
required, as is proficiency with data analysis software such as NVIVO.
Excellent oral, analytic, organizational, and interpersonal skills are
required; writing as demonstrated in the candidate’s own writing and
publications is essential. Ability to write for multiple audiences,
including policy makers and practitioners, is preferred. The candidate must
have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in working with researchers
and practitioners as well as organizational skills that demonstrate their
ability to handle multiple tasks, timelines and priorities in a team
environment. Familiarity with California K-12 education context, and
English language learners is preferred. This may be substituted with
familiarity with juvenile justice, mental health or foster care systems or a
related youth policy issue. Familiarity with school enrichment and youth
development programs, such as after-school programs is a plus.
Certifications and Licenses:
- For
teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some
programs.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The final candidate will be required to successfully
pass a background check prior to employment.
FIXED-TERM: This is a fixed-term position with an end date
of one year and is renewable based on performance and funding.
VISA SPONSORSHIP:
Applicants
to this position must be available to work in the United States without
sponsorship for 2 years or more. OPT permit holders should confirm that they
are eligible to work in the US at the Stanford GSE for two years or more.
There’s no visa sponsorship for this position.
Why Stanford is for
You
We
provide market competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement
plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our
winter closure. Our unique
perks align with what matters to you:
- Freedom
to grow. As one of the greatest intellectual hubs in the world, take
advantage of development programs, tuition reimbursement plus $800 you receive
annually towards skill-building classes, or audit a Stanford course. Join a
TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss
global issues.
- A
caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and
provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education
and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
- A
healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class
exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of
health or fitness classes.
- Discovery
and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. Create
an avatar and participate in virtual reality adventures or join one with fellow
staff on Stanford vacations!
- Enviable
resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy
discounts for computing, cell phones, outdoor recreation, travel,
entertainment, and more!
We
pride ourselves in being a culture
that encourages and empowers you.
How
to Apply
The John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities invites you to
apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply Online” link. Please submit
an online application, resume, and cover letter.
About Stanford
University
Imagine a world without Google,
LinkedIn, Netflix, or Instagram. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ
transplants, discovery of genes responsible for various diseases, and research
to cure illnesses. All of these advances, and more, are a direct result of
Stanford’s prominent faculty, researchers and alumni, who have revolutionized
the way we live and enriched the world. Supporting this mission is Stanford’s
dedicated 16,000+ staff, who come from diverse educational and career
backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation
and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to
excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a
global sphere.
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.