Administrative Director

Core Duties

• Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
• 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.
• Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function.
• Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. May also represent the program or function to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.
• May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.
• May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. May also supervise staff.

Department/Program Description

The Stanford Institute for Research in the Social Sciences (IRiSS) facilitates cutting-edge interdisciplinary collaborations, helps to train the next generation of social science scholars, and incubates medium- to long-term research initiatives addressing critical social challenges. We support social science research at Stanford by expanding access to untapped sources of and powerful computing tools and promoting innovation in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. In this dynamics and exciting time for the social sciences, IRiSS helps Stanford faculty and graduate students produce groundbreaking findings that continue to advance the frontiers of our knowledge of the social world.

Financial Responsibilities

• Independently perform and manage moderately complex financial functions related to budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide training and guidance as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise two or more staff within IRiSS.
• Provide guidance and mentoring as needed to administrative staff in IRiSS research centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.