Director of Operations, Admin & Strategy (Hybrid)

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Brain Development and Education Lab seeks a Director of Operations, Administration, and Strategy to lead administrative and financial functions in support of ROAR and lab initiatives. The role will oversee contracts, budgeting, grants, and coordination with university offices, guiding strategic planning and implementing scalable systems.

The position is a 1-year fixed term with hybrid work eligibility, located in Stanford, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of administrative/financial management experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills including conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff in day-to-day operations of the lab and oversee performance.
• Guide faculty supervisors in HR policies and programs.
• Evaluate and improve business processes and operational efficiency.
• May lead process improvement for lab operations.
• Manage finances across all sources for annual budget and forecasting.
• Coordinate grants and contracts administration and ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience in administrative/financial

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Stanford University’s Brain Development and Education Lab seeks a Director of Operations, Administration, and Strategy to lead administrative and financial functions in support of ROAR and lab initiatives. The role will oversee contracts, budgeting, grants, and coordination with university offices, guiding strategic planning and implementing scalable systems.

The position is a 1-year fixed term with hybrid work eligibility, located in Stanford, CA.