Stanford Iran 2040 Program Manager
Stanford University

Stanford Iran 2040 Program Manager🔍School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States📁Administration📅Oct 25, 2023 Post Date📅101173 Requisition #

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Department/Program Description: The Hamid and Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies at Stanford, part of the Global Studies Division, provides an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary platform for the study of modern Iranian history, culture, politics, society, and economy. Each academic year, Iranian Studies hosts a diverse array of lectures, conferences, film screenings, and performances that are open to the broader community. The Program also serves as a forum for scholars, experts, practitioners, and artists from Stanford and beyond to teach, collaborate, and study Iran. The Stanford Iran 2040 Project is an academic initiative that serves as a hub for academic researchers all around the world, particularly the Iranian diaspora scholars, to conduct research on issues related to the future of the Iranian economy and evaluate their possible implications in a global context. The Stanford Iran 2040 Project encourages quantitative and forward-looking research on a broad array of areas relating to Iran's economic development in the long-run to forecast the future of the country under different scenarios.

Position Summary: The Iranian Studies Program is seeking a Project Manager to administer, support, and manage the Stanford Iran 2040 Project. The position will work under general supervision of the Associate Director. This position will be responsible for identifying relevant speakers and collaborators, organizing an annual conference, overseeing the annual Moghadam Award call for applications and recipient selection process, and managing the relevant project databases and web pages. The successful candidate should exhibit the ability to practice sound judgment and decision-making, effective written & oral communication, strong attention to detail and respectful relationship management. This position must also exhibit knowledge of the field of modern Iranian economics, politics, public policy, as well as Persian language fluency.

This is a 75% FTE, 1 year fixed term non-exempt position with the possibility of extension. Primary preference will be given to candidates who are available for hybrid arrangements, however, remote positions will be considered with possible occasional travel to Stanford's main campus.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

Applicants are asked to upload both a cover letter and resume through the application portal, in addition to the online application.

CORE DUTIES:

●Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the project by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the project.

●Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the project.

●Represent the project or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. May also represent the project or function to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.

●Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.

*Other duties may also be assigned.

Education & Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

●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.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

●Bilingual Persian and English with fluent reading, writing, and speaking skills in both languages.

●Graduate degree in economy, political science, public policy or similar fields preferred.

●Proficiency in Excel, experience with Tableau a plus.

Working Conditions:

●Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

●Occasional travel to Stanford's main campus for events/conferences

●Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

●Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

●Occasionally use a telephone.

●Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

This hybrid (or remote) role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the successful candidate's location. The expected pay range for this position is $62,000 to $120,00 per annum. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 75% FTE.

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.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications 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.

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Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Job Code: 4121
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: H
• Requisition ID: 101173
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible, Remote Eligible

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