Research Computing Services Director

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of increasingly technical work experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Detailed understanding of relevant business and technical knowledge.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives, in a collaborative culture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
• Exceptional customer relationship skills, consensus building skills, and ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting research computing services and/or technologies.
• Experience translating technically complex information for non-specialists.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, planning and change management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a team to exceed client expectations and promote staff development.
• Demonstrated strong, effective communication skills as well as analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to implement process improvement and drive towards process adoption.

*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.

Consistent with its obligations under 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.

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.