Director of Finance and Operations, Department of Sociology / Urban Studies -Hybrid Opportunity

Director Of Finance And Operations

The Department of Sociology 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 Sociology, 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 department. As the partner to the Chair, this critical leadership position will ensure sound management of the department and work with the Chair and faculty leaders on new and continuing educational programming and initiatives to enable the department to achieve its mission. 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 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 of approximately $10 million, planning for teaching and course offerings, student services, events, programming for the departmental community, facilities, property management, and space planning, information security, compliance, and safety. The DFO manages department operations, establishes the administration's organizational structure and environment, and has oversight of administrative policies and procedures in the department. In addition, the DFO oversees a team of nine staff, directly supervising five, and performs tasks ranging from human resources to financial planning to faculty affairs.

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. To be considered for this position, please submit both a cover letter and a resume.

In this role you will :

• Manage staff in the day-to-day operations for functional area(s) of responsibility. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees. Ensure work completion within schedule and constraints.
• May independently or in collaboration with human resources managers, guide faculty supervisors in the interpretation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
• Evaluate business processes and operational and / or financial effectiveness. Analyze and resolve complex issues and provide alternative solutions as necessary. May lead process improvement for immediate unit.
• Analyze unit needs and make recommendations to leadership for changes in staffing, facilities, health and safety compliance, finance, technology and / or administrative functions. Work with the Chair and / or Dean's Office regarding resources to support faculty activities and interests.
• Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures within an operating unit. Recommend new internal policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Manage the finances across all sources for the annual budget, 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 / school.
• Manage student and faculty program administration for their unit.

Minimum Requirements :

Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience. Stanford experience preferred.

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The expected pay range for this position is $120,276.00 to $160,148.00 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 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.

Why Stanford is for You :

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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 accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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