The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university's largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
Department/Program Description:The Department of Statistics is dedicated to research and student training in statistics, both theory and applications, and in probability. Since the founding of the department in 1948, the department has evolved into a preeminent center for statistical research, top-ranked in the United States, with our doctoral program ranked number one by the US National Research Council.
The Program in Data Science is the new interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Data Science administered by the Department of Statistics. The program launched in September 2022, offering a B.S. in Data Science and a B.A. in Data Science and Social Systems. The program's mission is to provide students with an analytical and quantitative foundation for tackling data driven problems in science, industry, and society.
Position Summary: The department is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) to partner with the department faculty and staff to achieve continued growth and preeminence in research and teaching. Reporting to the Chair of Statistics, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration at H&S, the DFO will provide management oversight and direction for the operations, administration, and finances for the Statistics Department and the Program in Data Science. As the partner to the chair, this critical leadership position will ensure sound management of the department. Additionally, the DFO serves as the liaison to the school and university for administrative business matters for the department and partners with subject matter experts throughout the university in order to make recommendations and decisions as needed.
As the administrative leader for the department, the DFO provides leadership and direction for all administrative functions, including budgeting and financial management, planning for teaching and course offerings, student services, faculty affairs, programming for the departmental community, facilities/space planning, compliance, and safety. The DFO manages department and program operations, establishes the administration's organizational structure and environment, and has oversight for administrative policies and procedures in the department. In addition, the DFO supervises a team of 8 staff.
This is a 100% FTE, continuing position exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.
CORE DUTIES:
*Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization and the day-to-day operations. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees.
*May independently or in collaboration with human resources managers, guide faculty supervisors in the interpretation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
*Develop business plans and infrastructure to support research and teaching. Provide analysis and review of multi-year plans, including providing alternative methods for achieving goals when necessary. Influence faculty leadership on specific recommendations for current operation and for future development of the organization and lead process improvement.
*Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures within an operating unit. Recommend new internal policies, guidelines and procedures.
*Oversee and/or manage the finances across all sources for the annual budget cycle, including developing, monitoring, analyzing forecasting and reporting.
*Manage and coordinate grants and contracts for the department. Ensure compliance with institutional and external requirements.
*Represent the unit's business and academic operations within the organization. May represent the organization to external constituencies.
* Other duties may also be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
*Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
*Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills including conflict resolution.
*Excellent planning and organizational skills.
*Excellent communication skills.
*Strong financial expertise in accounting, budget planning and financial forecasting.
*Strong expertise in grants and contract administration.
*Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
*Attention to detail and accuracy.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
*Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
*Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
*Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
*Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
*Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
*Frequently sitting.
*Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
*Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.
* - 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 the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
*Occasional evening and weekend hours
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.
The expected pay range for this position is $137,000 to $185,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications 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.
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 their job.
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