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Stanford University · 2 months ago

Program Manager, Explore Energy

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

Stanford University is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through its Doerr School of Sustainability. The Program Manager for Explore Energy will oversee programs that connect students with energy and climate opportunities, manage partnerships, and enhance experiential learning initiatives.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and execute experiential learning programs—including the Shultz Energy Fellowships, Schneider Sustainable Energy Fellowships, and Summer Undergraduate Program on Energy Research (SUPER)—in collaboration with campus partners (e.g., the Bill Lane Center for the American West, Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford in Government, Stanford in Washington) and off-campus organizations (e.g., California Energy Commission, NRDC). These programs currently support approximately 60 undergraduate and graduate students annually, with plans to grow. The Program Manager plays a key role in sustaining and expanding these efforts, including stakeholder engagement and fundraising support

Student engagement is a big part of this role. The candidate must have an enthusiasm to work with students and be excited about developing strong, lasting connections with them. Knowledge of Stanford University is preferred but not required

Build partnerships and relationships between the Precourt Institute for Energy and California agencies such as the California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for public policy engagement and research

Creativity, passion, and excitement to create positive, meaningful programs for Stanford students to help them navigate their connections with energy on campus is a must

Develop streamlined workflows to manage tasks and resources for growing programs

Build awareness and visibility of the programs across campus, including marketing and promoting the programs (and other student efforts at Precourt) and doing outreach to student-facing groups across campus

Build and nurture relationships across Stanford’s energy ecosystem, particularly with external partners. Relationship building is an important part of this role

Mentor students, connect them to resources and opportunities, and help them chart a path forward based on their interests

Manage Course Assistants and other student hires, including helping run team meetings and delegating tasks to others

Develop and grow new efforts, such as an Alumni Advisory Board for the fellowship programs

Manage and track fellowship program budgets starting at $250,000, including supporting the Assistant Director in developing comprehensive budget proposals and reports

Collaborate and work together with other managers and leadership at the Precourt Institute, particularly the Explore Energy team

Qualification

ClimateEnergy experienceProgram managementStakeholder engagementBudget managementStudent mentorshipInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInitiativeOwnershipTeam collaboration

Required

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

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford 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

Preferred

Knowledge of Stanford University

Benefits

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

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.