Stanford University Hiring for Managing Director Sustainability Accelerator – Greenhouse Gas Removal at Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States Full Time

Managing Director Sustainability Accelerator – Greenhouse Gas Removal🔍Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Administration📅1 day ago Post Date📅100690 Requisition #

This position is based on Stanford’s main campus, with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational needs. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

This position is fixed-term for three years with the possibility of extension based on funding availability and programmatic need.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.About Us
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability has a unifying goal of creating a future in which humans and nature thrive together in concert and in perpetuity. The school’s unique three-part structure consisting of departments to drive scholarship and educate students, institutes to innovate across disciplines, and an accelerator to drive policy and technology solutions reimagines how universities can contribute to the planet’s sustainability. We focus on creating knowledge and scaling solutions that benefit our local community and people globally, while also creating a school community that is inclusive of all people.For more information on the school please click here.The SDSS Sustainability Accelerator seeks a full-time Managing Director to lead our first Flagship Destination program on greenhouse removal from the air. Flagship Destinations are ambitious and aspirational goals that have the potential for impactful solutions on a global scale. The first of these Flagship Destinations is focused on developing solutions to remove gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent from the atmosphere per year.Under the general direction of Accelerator Director Yi Cui, the Managing Director will lead the development and implementation of the Flagship Destination’s vision, strategy, and goals. Responsibilities will include working with faculty and other accelerator leaders to define the landscape, whitespaces, and barriers in Greenhouse Gas Removal (GHG-R), overseeing the grantmaking process, and providing ongoing support and guidance to Accelerator-funded research teams. The Managing Director will also develop Stanford’s connections with the global GHG-R ecosystem, including workshops, convenings, and developing new ways to engage the international community in productive ways. The Managing Director must have existing relationships and experience working with a wide range of stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and other organizations. We seek someone highly motivated, excited about building a new organization, and comfortable with a dynamic, start-up-like environment.Your responsibilities will include: ● Lead strategic planning and analysis for complex university programs or functions with significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise.
● Manage and direct the development, implementation, administration and evaluation of programs or functions. Monitor trends and recommend program or function direction.
● Act as the subject matter expert for School/unit and/or the university regarding the interpretation, implementation and compliance with policies and regulations. Recommend actions and/or resolve complex issues that span organizational boundaries.
● Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
● Direct and manage outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications, and compliance.
● Oversee or supervise staff in the development and implementation of programs or functions.
● May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances, including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.*- 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.

To be successful in this position, you will need:

● Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
● 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.
● Demonstrated network and relationships in the Greenhouse Gas Removal ecosystem.
● Strong project planning and management skills.
● Experience in or knowledge of business process improvement methodology.
● Ability to act independently and as part of a team.In addition, our preferred requirements include:● Ph.D. in science, engineering, environment, sustainability, or related discipline and ten years of experience leading complex organizations*- 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. The expected pay range for this position is $159,000 to $215,000 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.

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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.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4124
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: L
• Requisition ID: 100690
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible