Technical Community Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in open source within the academic context and have interests in community building and engagement. PhD with extensive OSS experience preferred, but not required. Having a PhD is one of the best ways to be accepted as a peer by grad students, but it's not the only way. A bachelor’s degree and 5 years of research and/or open source community experience will also qualify for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

●    Lead the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise. 
●    Evaluate programs or functions, policies and procedures. Identify issues and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies, and procedures.
●    Represent the program or function within the department, unit, or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies. 
●    Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications, and compliance. 
●    Experience with a programming language such as Python or R
●    Working knowledge of version control systems, Git, and Github
●    Detailed understanding of the various open source licenses, and the major differences (copyleft vs permissive, etc.)

Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

●    Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. 
●    Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation. 
●    Occasionally use a telephone. 
●    Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds. 
* - 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.

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 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.
 

For On-site or Hybrid positions:
The expected pay range for this position is $69,000 to $125,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You
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●    Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
●    A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
●    A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
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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.

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.