Research Program Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in international relations or political science strongly preferred. Program administration and or research experience may be required. Experience in program management strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and provide basic direction to staff.

Desired/Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly organized with keen attention to details; ability to produce high-quality work on deadline; ability to set time lines, map milestones, meet deadlines, and prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to work effectively with staff, Hoover scholars, donors, and overseers.  Knowledge of protocol using sound judgment and discretion when working with individuals from areas of academia, business, and government.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively as a member of a professional team and independently. Strong collaborative and relationship-building skills; ability to interact comfortably and work effectively with a variety of individuals to accomplish assigned tasks, including senior administrators, Hoover fellows, staff, donors, and university officials.
• Experience with the preparation of reports and budgets through analysis and writing.
• Proficient in Internet web technologies and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and Stanford’s on-line systems (e.g. University’s Oracle financial systems)

Certifications and Licenses:

• For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as 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.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University 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.