Stanford University School of Medicine · 16 hours ago
Associate Director, Outcomes and Development
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$108K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expStanford University School of Medicine is renowned for its education and research initiatives. The Associate Director will lead and manage comprehensive student services programs, focusing on career and professional development for trainees, while also overseeing program design, implementation, and evaluation.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the Outcomes and Development unit, including program creation; analysis of program efficacy; trainee staff and alumni volunteer supervision (and staff supervision as program builds); direct trainee advising and education; and relevant policy and best practices recommendations
Make recommendations for strategic direction of Outcomes and Development unit
Engage in critical analysis and evaluation of trainee interests, economic trends, and service efficacy. Use quantitative and/or qualitative methods to explore gaps in offerings, longitudinal career readiness, and service impacts (as defined by: knowledge, competence, confidence, excitement in/about careers of choice)
Create relevant online education resources; alumni career data dashboards; and sector-specific career-readiness tracking
Inform, develop, and support new research and programming initiatives to reduce time to degree and time in training
Develop and implement career readiness curriculum (virtual, in-person) in line with NACE recommendations and sector trends, beyond resume/CV workshops
Provide direct advice via 1:1 and peer on peer group sessions to trainees on a broad range of complex issues including, but not limited to, academic progress, academic program policies, career plans, accessibility, community standards, sector trends, and related topics to increase their knowledge, competence, confidence, and excitement in/about Biosciences careers of choice
Create, develop, and maintain new Sector Fellows program to create 1:1 advising opportunities between alumni and sector VIPs and trainees at different points in their training
Interpret and oversee the implementation of university policies and practices for Biosciences graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, as well as alumni partners
Analyze and develop report requirements, portals, and trainee-facing communications
Evaluate and determine recommendations on technology resources, negotiate with resources options and vendors
Manage outreach programs, relationships with external community, and university liaisons
May contribute to preparing and submitting training grants and assist in development efforts to support donor relations, stewardship annual reporting
Manage financial processes and development of budgets
Oversee key processes, including contribution and direction on policy and program content
Provide consulting advice to internal and external organizations; act as subject matter expert in career outcomes and Biosciences career readiness
May direct the work of other staff; contribute to development of staff training programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
At least 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in career services, student development, biotechnology/corporate leadership, academic advising, or a related area
Demonstrated experience with outcomes assessment, focus group practices, program design, and quantitative/qualitative data-driven decision making
Strong advising skills with the ability to support students and postdocs from extensive backgrounds
Supervisory experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and train teams
The willingness and ability to take career readiness education beyond basic resume, interview, and negotiation workshops
Dedication to 'feedback as a gift philosophy' and collaborative, 'all-hands-on-deck' team environments
Advanced verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively present information and represent data to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze complex information
Advanced computer, technology, and data analysis expertise
Interest in embracing new technologies, accepting change as important to personal, professional, and community growth
Budget development and management acumen
Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations
Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management
Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information
Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced customer service skills
Relevant computer systems/technology experience
Understanding of financial transactions
Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations
Preferred
Graduate degree in a biosciences, psychology, business, or related fields; or significant experience advising STEM/biomedical graduate and postdoctoral populations
Familiarity with graduate education structures, postdoctoral training, and the academic research enterprise
Experience working with alumni and employer partners to develop career pipelines
Experience with career/personality assessments, especially MBTI and Strengths; or quality understanding of assessment theory and practice
Familiarity with NACE competencies
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Excellent health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
American Medical Association
2023-06-21Grant
2017-07-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Darius M. Moshfeghi
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Quinton R. Markett
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