Project Director, RUSH (2-Year Fixed-Term, Remote Opportunity)

Plan and administer both academic and research programs and services. Interpret principles and concepts generated by faculty, develop ideas and options for faculty review and decision, and then develop and implement instruction and research programs reflecting faculty interest. Special subject matter expertise in academic and/or research area is required for these jobs. Program management jobs without a research specialty may be better classified in Administrative Services Administrator series.

The Department of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking a Project Director (Academic Program Professional 2) to help direct an innovative health policy research project, the Re-Platforming US Healthcare (RUSH) Initiative.

The successful candidate is responsible for oversight and administration of research activities engaging student research teams and outside experts to develop reports on 7 identified systemic problems using Precedent Thinking methodology.

This is a 2 year fixed-term, remote opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Core Duties: Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
• Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
• Coach and mentor program staff.
• Minimum Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.
• Certificates and Licenses Required: For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.