SCI - Program Manager (Hybrid)

Abundance Network; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Cancer Institute is seeking a Program Manager to lead and administer Training and Education programs in a hybrid work setting. The role supports SCI’s mission by coordinating activities across campus and handling budgets, training needs, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will manage program operations, supervise staff as needed, and translate strategic goals into actionable programs with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Diplomacy and tact in formal and informal channels.
• Creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop and meet budget goals.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong subject matter knowledge relevant to the role.
• Ability to direct the work of others, when supervision is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and operations for programs or functions with significant business, regulatory and technical challenges.
• Evaluate programs and policies; identify issues and develop solutions.
• Review trends and develop recommendations to meet program goals.
• Represent the program within the department, unit, or school; coordinate with external/internal stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee outreach strategy and communications.

Skills

Prioritization

Diplomacy

Creativity

Budgeting

Planning

Teamwork

Communication

Subject matter knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Stanford University is seeking an Administrative Services Administrator 2, to lead and administer programs or functions under minimal supervision.

Program Manager (Administrative Services Administrator 2) – Stanford Cancer Institute – Hybrid

The Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) is an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center and is a prominent, dynamic, growing and complex Institute within the Stanford University School of Medicine. The SCI actively works to build synergies and collaborations among faculty with cancer-relevant expertise from four Schools and over 30 departments across Stanford University. We seek a Program Manager to help us realize our mission to reduce cancer mortality through comprehensive programs of cancer research, treatment, education and outreach. Given the SCI’s mission, breadth, and depth, we thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and forward-thinking environment with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will be working with a leading-edge community of faculty and staff who are fundamentally changing the world of health care in the cancer arena.
Reporting to Executive Director, Research Strategy Development, the Program Manager, will be conversant in the goals, mission and priorities of the Institute, and utilize this knowledge to lead and administer existing and new Training and Education activities at the Stanford Cancer Institute.
We are seeking candidates with excellent organization skill, analytical, and demonstrated attention to details. Our staff run toward challenges, and you will have a demonstrated history of doing the same with a high degree of professionalism, initiative and flexibility. Responsibilities include leading the development and administration of SCI ‘s Training and Education programs and coordinating efforts between SCI and Training and Education counterparts across campus.

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 his or her 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

Have significant responsibilities for administrative or operational services, functions or programs. Typical duties include developing and administering programs, policies and procedures, performing analyses or acting as a subject matter expert for the function or program. Positions typically include a variety of functions; professionals specializing in a specific field (e.g. facilities, finance) should be classified in the applicable job series. Positions that administer the content of research programs and/or develop curriculum refer to APP series. While these positions often supervise staff, they are primarily individual contributors.

Core Duties

• 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.
• Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function.
• 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.
• May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
• Assess training needs and may develop associated training.
• May direct and/or supervise staff.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
• Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
• Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.