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Program Manager (EXPIRED)

APA departmental services program McCoy Center for Ethics in Society, Stanford University

Job category Administration (non-academic) / Fixed term
AOS Open
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Stanford, California, United States
Job description

Job Description  Program Manager - 77496   Description   The McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society seeks a full time Program Manager (Job Classification: Academic Program Professional I) to develop and direct innovative, dynamic, and diverse opportunities for undergraduates to engage in rigorous ethical reflection outside of the traditional classroom experience. We are interested in reaching students from across the university, especially undergraduates in STEM fields. The Program Manager will also support research initiatives, such as the Basic Income Lab, led by faculty associated with the Center.   The ideal candidate will be an outspoken advocate for the McCoy Center, and will initiate and lead creative programming to engage undergraduates across disciplines. Working closely with the Faculty Director for the Undergraduate Program, the person will identify appropriate campus partners and student groups to expand the reach of the Center’s initiatives, promote our Undergraduate Honors Program and its Minor, and develop new undergraduate opportunities for incorporating ethical reflection into their studies and extracurricular activities. In addition to being an innovative program strategist, we seek someone with strong administrative skills who can work both independently and with a small team to oversee the details of the existing Undergraduate Honors Program (e.g., meeting with students to discuss their research, enforcing deadlines, and scheduling classes). S/he will be able to continually evaluate all of our undergraduate programming and enact changes to meet student needs and create meaningful opportunities for the entire undergraduate community.   This position will also support research initiatives at the Center, such as our new Basic Income Lab (BIL).  BIL engages undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows across the University through classes, public events, and research opportunities. The Program Manager will work closely with the Lab’s Faculty Director to support the full range of BIL activities, including communications, grant writing, event planning, and other tasks as needed.   This is a 2-year fixed term position (with possibility of renewal).   Note:  This position is not intended to be a stepping stone to a tenure-track position, here or elsewhere. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. who are interested in an ongoing position at the Center.    To apply, please submit a cover letter and a CV.   CORE DUTIES*: •    Participate in assigned research activities and/or programs by participating in the development of programs within assigned area or entity; implementing, administering, and evaluating programs; and/or analyzing data, creating reports, reviewing trends, and making program improvement recommendations. •    May teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses, as needed. Assist in the development of curriculum. •    Write and edit content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities. •    Perform outreach activities, including program communications, events, conferences, partnerships, and/or fundraising. * - Other duties may also be assigned   Qualifications   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and two or more years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. A Ph.D. in a Humanities, Social Science, or related discipline with significant focus on ethics and/or political philosophy, and demonstrated strength in teaching is highly desired. Program administration experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: •    Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization. •    Ability to oversee and provide basic direction to staff. Certifications and Licenses: •    For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: •    Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks. •    Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds. •    Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds. •    Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others. •    On-campus mobility. * - 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: •    May work extended hours, evenings or weekends. •    May travel locally. •    Occasional overnight travel.   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.   Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, driving record.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job : Administration Location : School of Humanities and Sciences Schedule : Full-time Grade: H Job Code: 4111

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail...
Deadline for full consideration: January 31, 2018, 7:00pm PST

(applications under review)

Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)
Contact
Web address for more information http://ethicsinsociety.stanford.edu
Contact name Joan Berry
Contact email
Contact phone 650-723-0997
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Time created January 9, 2018, 12:44pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date July 27, 2018, 4:06pm PST
Expired on July 27, 2018, 4:46pm PST
Last updated September 26, 2018, 3:00pm UTC
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