Director of Operations, Strategy & Administration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

18+ PTO days per year

Tuition assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Stanford University in Stanford, CA is seeking a Director of Operations, Administration, and Strategy to lead administrative and operational functions for the Brain Development and Education Lab. This 1-year fixed term role offers hybrid work and opportunities to shape organizational strategy and financial management.

The position requires collaboration with lab leadership, university offices, and partners to align program priorities with fiscal stewardship and growth plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills including conflict resolution.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of accounting, budget planning and financial forecasting.
• Working knowledge of grants and contract administration.
• Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff in day-to-day operations for the lab, including hiring and retaining staff.
• Guide faculty supervisors in the interpretation and implementation of HR policies with HR managers.
• Evaluate business processes and financial effectiveness; provide alternative solutions.
• May lead process improvement for lab.
• Analyze unit needs and advise leadership on staffing, facilities, health and safety compliance, finance, and admin.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Manage finances across all sources for the annual budget.
• Coordinate grants and contracts to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Represent the unit’s business and academic operations within the school.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Grants & contracts

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 yrs exp

Job description

Stanford University in Stanford, CA is seeking a Director of Operations, Administration, and Strategy to lead administrative and operational functions for the Brain Development and Education Lab. This 1-year fixed term role offers hybrid work and opportunities to shape organizational strategy and financial management.

The position requires collaboration with lab leadership, university offices, and partners to align program priorities with fiscal stewardship and growth plans.