Development Operations Manager: Data, Finance & Vendors

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoover Institution is seeking a Manager of Development Operations to oversee the administrative activities of the Development department, including budget planning, gift processing, vendor management, and BI reporting. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Development, this role leads a team of three and coordinates with Finance and IT.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, manage annual expenses, and ensure compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Three years of relevant administrative/financial management experience.
• Experience supervising staff and performing performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for the Development office and supervise staff including coaching and performance management.
• Guide HR policy interpretation and program implementation with HR managers as needed.
• Assess business plans for efficiency and financial impact; lead process improvement where needed.
• Recommend staffing, facilities, and health/safety changes to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with university admin policies and procedures and develop internal guidelines.
• Manage budgets including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of expenses and gifts.
• Represent Development operations in internal and external stakeholders; coordinate with Finance and IT.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Planning and organization

Communication

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Business applications/databases

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Subject matter expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Hoover Institution is seeking a Manager of Development Operations to oversee the administrative activities of the Development department, including budget planning, gift processing, vendor management, and BI reporting. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Development, this role leads a team of three and coordinates with Finance and IT.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, manage annual expenses, and ensure compliance with university policies.