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This position is based on Stanford's main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

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About Us

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change. For more information, please click here.

The Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions (COS), an initiative within the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment (Woods), catalyzes research innovation and action to improve the health of the oceans for the people who depend on them the most. COS capitalizes on Stanford's broad expertise in ocean science and in the many other disciplines crucial to developing ocean solutions including engineering, computer science, political science, design and business. Our core team of researchers partner with other research institutions, national and international non-governmental organizations, businesses and governments, as well as established and emerging leaders in the data revolution.

Are you interested in the intersection of ocean science and policy and want to be part of building solutions for current and future ocean issues? If so, we invite you to apply as a Finance and Operations (F&O) Manager to enhance our visibility and reach within our portfolio of collaborative projects.

The Finance and Operations Manager will manage the Center's financial and administrative operations to ensure effective financial and budget reporting, day-to-day operations and administration, coordination and planning across all programs to further the goals set by the Center and to ensure effective reporting, coordination and planning with the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment. The F&O Manager will participate in strategic evaluation of operational challenges and opportunities, including long-term funding plan across our five key initiatives including: Oceans & Food Security, Sustainable Ocean Economies, Small-scale Fisheries & Technology, Managing Ocean Risk, and Curbing Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor in the Seafood Sector. This position reports to the Deputy Director of COS with a dotted line to the Director of Finance in Woods.

Your Responsibilities will include:

SS Research Administration, preparing budgets and submitting proposals to private, non-federal and federal sponsors; preparing periodic financial reports to sponsors, monitoring budgets, allowable expenditures, and facilitating closeouts.

SS Preparation of annual budget under the direction of the directors at the Center and the Woods Institute for the Environment; Monitoring and reporting budget variances at least quarterly, and as needed for board and committee meetings; developing, monitoring long-term financial status for wasting endowment, and proposing budget improvements to directors.

SS Payroll oversight. inputting payroll allocations for all staff in the various university systems; monitoring and confirming allocations monthly with unit managers; ensuring payroll compliance with sponsored projects.

SS Financial oversight, approving expenditure transactions and reimbursement requests, approving funding sources for new hires and managing account payables and receivables.

SS Managing day-to-day operations of COS, including facility related issues, in coordination with the operations of the Environment and Energy Building. Serving as liaison with the research / administrative staff located at Hopkins Marine Station and supervising COS' administrative staff.

SS Coordinating with the Woods Institute on HR operational matters as it relates to COS recruitment efforts, academic appointments, fellowships, etc.

- The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.