Program Manager, Research Lab Operations & Grants

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,005,000 - 151,536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

Tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Job summary

Stanford University’s Computer Science Department seeks a Program Manager to provide high-level administrative and operational support for the Human Computer Interaction and Movement Lab groups. You will manage calendars, travel, events, budgets, and sponsored project support with minimal supervision.

The role requires exceptional organization, initiative, and the ability to coordinate hiring, onboarding, and ongoing student/postdoc support across domestic and international activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with six years of administrative experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of supervisor in establishing priorities and resolving administrative problems.
• Prepare background information for meetings and participate on supervisor’s behalf.
• Schedule, organize, and run complex conferences, seminars, and events within budget.
• Draft documents for presentations, grants, conferences, and reports; edit and fact-check materials.
• Plan calendars, resolve conflicts, and arrange travel per policies.
• Create complex reports and spreadsheets; make data-based recommendations.
• Oversee or process a variety of financial transactions; monitor budgets and vendor selections.
• Coordinate office moves and remodeling; manage routine changes.
• Summarize material for briefing purposes.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Office software proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Initiative and sound judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Email applications

Job description

Stanford University’s Computer Science Department seeks a Program Manager to provide high-level administrative and operational support for the Human Computer Interaction and Movement Lab groups. You will manage calendars, travel, events, budgets, and sponsored project support with minimal supervision.

The role requires exceptional organization, initiative, and the ability to coordinate hiring, onboarding, and ongoing student/postdoc support across domestic and international activities.