Associate Director, Administration and Strategic Initiatives - Stanford, CA, United States - Stanford University

Description

Associate Director, Administration and Strategic Initiatives #128269;Facilities#128197;101737 Requisition # ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL &


DINING ENTERPRISES:

Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities.

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community.

The department has an annual operating budget of over $350M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising a 7 million sq.

ft. physical plant across the campus.

In autumn quarter of the academic year, R&DE will return to providing housing for over 13,000 students and dependents, serving meals at 17 dining halls, 12 retail locations, and operating athletic concessions and conference operations.

Additionally, R&DE comprises 900 FTE staff in the following divisions:

Student Housing Operations, Stanford Dining, Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, Stanford Conferences, Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects, and a team of R&DE strategic business partners: Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Communications.

"Students (Customers) First" is the mantra of R&DE and our strategic goals reflect our commitment to delivering quality and excellence to our constituents every day. In R&DE,"Excellence is defined by aligning our strategic goals and performance with our vision."
This role is currently designated as hybrid and may provide incumbents with flexibility for partial telecommuting.

This role will lead, manage, and support complex programs, functions, and strategic/special initiatives in consultation with senior leadership in support of stewardship of one of the largest university housing and dining facilities portfolio (7 million square feet of space across 300 buildings with assets totaling 3 billion dollars).

This role will concentrate heavily on programs and functions related to strategic planning, operational efficiency, technology, communications, and special projects management.

Lead strategic planning and analysis for complex functions and programs with significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise.

Will provide development of programs and functions from initial concept to implementation.
Manage the administration and evaluation of programs and functions. Oversee the interpretation, implementation and compliance with policies and regulations. Develop and manage outreach strategy that includes relationship development, communications, and compliance.
Oversee or supervise staff resources in the development and implementation of programs and functions.
manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

Participate as a member of the senior leadership team for the Assistant Vice Provost for R&DE Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects.

Lead the development of planning processes and resulting implementations for strategic and special initiatives.
Lead programs that require cross-functional engagement with key staff across the organization, and with external stakeholders.
Evaluate business processes and operational and/or financial effectiveness. May lead process improvements.
Analyze unit needs and make recommendations to leadership for changes in staffing, facilities, finance, technology and/or administrative functions.
Recommend new internal policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Assist with the design and implementation of effective communications programs and strategies; supervise the routing of materials internally and externally to ensure timely distribution of materials.

Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

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.
Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to contribute significantly to a diverse organization and champion actively the ongoing efforts for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Occasionally use a telephone.

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.

Typical office environment

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,

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. 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.
We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.

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.

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 his or her job.

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.

Schedule:
Full-time