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National Student Support Accelerator Managing Director

Graduate School of Education, Stanford, California, United States

Administration

Post Date May 17, 2024

Requisition # 103306

Who We Are:

The Stanford University Graduate School of Education (GSE) is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice, and policy. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 200 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless people from the local and global communities we work with and impact.

The Loeb Education Policy Initiative in the GSE is seeking a Managing Director to work on our National Student Support Accelerator team. The Education Policy initiative works to equalize and improve educational opportunities for students by supporting implementation of the most promising educational practices. One such project is the National Student Support Accelerator, a project begun in response to the pandemic and addressing the learning and emotional needs of students. It has expanded into a research, strategic advising and engagement program aimed at increasing students’ access to the individualized supports they need to thrive. This position will devise and implement strategy decisions and play a key role in providing leadership, strategic direction and execution of the National Student Support Accelerator operations.

What You'll Do:

The Managing Director develops fundraising strategies and targets and works with research teams to develop materials (written, other) to convey these targets and opportunities. Oversees NSSA’s portfolio of programs, funds, and projects to ensure goals are met, stewardship milestones are met. Oversees the Director of Quality and Improvement, National Student Support Accelerator, and the Director of Engagement and Development, National Student Support Accelerator. The Managing Director will be responsible for working with the Executive Director (Dr. Susanna Loeb) to ensure that resource development, communications, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the Accelerator.

CORE DUTIES:

• Lead the development of the Accelerator’s strategy and operating plan with the Executive Director. This includes strategic and operational goals, supporting budget development and overseeing staff to achieve strategic and operational goals.

• With the Executive Director will act as the NSSA expert regarding the interpretation, implementation and compliance with policies and regulations. Recommend actions and/or resolve complex issues that span organizational boundaries.

• Represent NSSA at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.

• Direct and manage outreach strategy that will include relationship development, communications, and compliance.

• Oversee or supervise staff in the development and implementation of programs or functions.

• Will develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

• Collaborate with the Director to develop a long term strategy for sustainable support for the Accelerator’s operations.

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies which could span multiple organizational boundaries.

• Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions using good business judgment and innovative and creative problem-solving.

• Demonstrated ability to manage financial, organizational and staff resources.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.

• Relevant subject matter expertise.

• Strong project planning and management skills.

• Experience in or knowledge of business process improvement methodology.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, Accounting, Finance, and/or business management.

• Supervisory experience with a record of mentoring and professional development.

• Demonstrated experience with complex financials, grants, staff management, and department operations preferably in an academic setting.

• A deep commitment to understanding the determinants and consequence of poverty and structural inequality on educational achievement and evidence-based strategies for achieving greater equity

• Ability to develop and sustain long-term relationships and steward diverse interests; demonstrated ability to work and communicate with a wide range of constituencies, including faculty, staff, community leaders and decision makers.

• Experience designing and executing an inclusive vision.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with 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 $163,000 to $170,000 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.

Why Stanford is for You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

• Discovery and fun . Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

• Enviable resources . Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification 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 acontact 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.

HOW TO APPLY

We invite you to apply for this position throughStanford’s Career Search. Locate the job requisition ID 103306 and click on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, you must submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

Finalist must successfully complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University.

Applicants to this position must be available to work in the United States without sponsorship for 2 years or more. OPT permit holders should confirm that they are eligible to work in the US at the Stanford GSE for two years or more.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 4124

• Employee Status: Fixed-Term

• Grade: L

• Requisition ID: 103306

• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible