Program Director

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success in strategic leadership, planning and change management in complex environments; current in healthcare trends; experience in healthcare strategy consulting firm or internal strategy function highly preferred.

• Excellent leadership skills and leadership track record, particularly without direct control; ability to inject energy, when and where it’s needed; ability to demonstrate a high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels to achieve results. 
• Demonstrated ability to identify key issues-“connect the dots”- critical to the achievement of long-term strategic goals. Ability to translate and communicate complex topics in a variety of forums, tailoring communications to effectively fit and influence the targeted audience.
• Excellent judgment and ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure; resilient.  Team player; respects the talent and unique contributions of every individual and treat all people in a fair and equitable manner. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong collaborative relationships with faculty and able to anticipate faculty needs.  Exceptional negotiation and effective interpersonal skills; good instincts and political acumen.  Able to think creatively and resolve conflicts.
• 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.
• Ability to multi-task and manage to deadlines.

• High energy/drive, a relentlessly positive attitude, and is results oriented.
• Strong character, intelligence, integrity and common sense.
• Sense of humor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): 

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory, planning and change management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
• Advanced financial expertise in accounting budget planning, and financial forecasting.
• Advanced expertise in grants and contract administration.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
• Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
• Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.

*- 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:

• Occasional evening and weekend hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

• 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 bases 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.