Program Support Associate

Program Support Associate – Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States

This is a one-year fixed-term position with the possibility of renewal dependent on programmatic need and budgetary availability. The position is based on Stanford's main campus with consideration given to a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Overview

The Program Support Associate will provide essential administrative and logistical support for convenings and capacity development programs. Working with limited supervision, this role supports high-impact initiatives such as the Natural Capital Symposium, custom training programs held locally and internationally, and other strategic efforts that advance research and outreach goals. The role helps deliver new course agreements and ensure smooth execution of a broad spectrum of events to support NatCap's mission to equip practitioners with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to integrate natural capital approaches into decision-making.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and logistics for major convenings (e.g., the biennial Natural Capital Symposium) and custom training programs, including scheduling, communications, vendor selection, contracting support, and budget monitoring.
• Serve as on-site event manager for on-campus convenings.
• Maintain the Capacity Development program database; generate reports to support program evaluation, content, and decision-making.
• Guide the execution of new training agreements, including ensuring timely delivery on new courses.
• Draft and edit documents, presentations, reports, and correspondence; maintain and update program content for websites and reports.
• Track and report on program metrics; support past participant engagement and program evaluation efforts.
• Plan and maintain complex calendars; arrange travel in compliance with Stanford and sponsor policies.
• Process a variety of financial transactions; produce, monitor, and reconcile budget statements; research and resolve discrepancies.
• May lead or supervise temporary / student workers, including assigning and reviewing tasks.

Qualifications

Education & Experience : High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Certifications and Licenses : None

Preferred qualifications :

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.

Compensation

The expected pay range for this position is $39.20 to $45.56 per hour. Stanford provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the candidate, budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Base pay is just one component of the rewards package described at Cardinal at Work.

Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found at Cardinal at Work (the Cardinal at Work website) during the hiring process.

How to Apply

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The job duties listed are typical examples and are not an exhaustive inventory of all duties. Duties may vary by department or program needs, and employees may perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources via a contact form.

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

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