Associate Director of Finance and Administration

Stanford ChEM-H is an interdisciplinary institute focused on connecting Chemistry, Engineering, and Medicine for Human Health. The institute was founded as a joint venture of the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Humanities and Sciences. The proximity of world-class biologists, chemists, engineers, and clinicians at Stanford presents a unique opportunity to study human biology at a molecular level, to translate this knowledge into groundbreaking discoveries that advance our understanding of and ability to improve human health.

• We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
• We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community in order to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• We listen to and value all colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to the advancement and development of a respectful community.
• We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
• We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.

The Associate Director, Finance and Administration, will provide management and coordination of administrative and finance-related functions for Stanford ChEM-H with substantial impact on associated multi-schools initiatives. The Associate Director will manage finance and administrative staff to achieve the research and teaching mission, goals, and objectives of ChEM-H in partnership with leadership. This is a senior management position that reports to the Executive Director of ChEM-H and collaborates proactively with the Executive Director in both short-term and long-range planning regarding human resources, operational needs, organizational structure, facilities & planning management, space, and IT for a complex multi-program institute in multiple locations (including Stanford Research Park).

The Director will be responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management/supervision of the finance and administrative team members who support the research and training programs of the institute, human resources, property management, space, purchasing and office operations. You should be comfortable working with highly technical scientific and engineering faculty, staff, and students; have experience implementing and optimizing business and staffing plans;

and have excellent time management and organizational skills. If you are a proactive self-starter, comfortable with autonomy, and embrace opportunities to tackle new problems and challenges as part of a dynamic team in a start‑up‑like environment in an academic setting, come join us at Stanford ChEM-H!

• Manage staff in the day‑to‑day operations for functional area(s) of responsibility. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees. Ensure work completion within schedule and constraints.
• Independently or in collaboration with human resources managers, guide faculty supervisors in the interpretation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures, and programs.
• Evaluate business processes and operational and/or financial effectiveness. Analyze and resolve complex issues and provide alternative solutions, as necessary. May lead process improvement for immediate unit.
• Analyze unit needs and make recommendations to leadership for changes in staffing, facilities, health and safety compliance, finance, technology and/or administrative functions. Work with the Chair and/or Dean's Office regarding resources to support faculty activities and interests.
• Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures within an operating unit. Recommend new internal policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Manage the finances across all sources for the annual budget, including developing, monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage and coordinate grants and contracts for the…