Project Coordinator (hybrid And/or Remote; 24 - month Fixed Term)

Project Coordinator

Stanford Department of Economics is seeking a full-time project coordinator to provide complex administrative and operational support for a research project. This position is a 24-month fixed-term position.

Reporting to Professor Marcella Alsan, this position plays a crucial role in supporting the evaluation of the ongoing expansion of a novel jail-based rehabilitation program: Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education (IGNITE). This position involves coordinating the overall research project, ensuring that it adheres to timelines, budgets, and deliverables. You will facilitate collaboration and timely communication between researchers, the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) and jail staff, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess strong data understanding, exceptional organizational skills, and professional demeanor. The successful candidate is also personable, proactive, creative, and a dependable self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. This person must exhibit the abilities to practice sound judgment and decision-making, effective written and oral communication, strong attention to detail, and respectful relationship management.

If you believe this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills, abilities, and interests, we encourage you to apply.

Core Duties

• Oversee detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with researchers and NSA and jail staff to facilitate data collection/data sharing.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency throughout the process.
• Ensure that stakeholders are informed of important project status, updates, and results.
• Ensure project documentation is thorough, accurate, and easily accessible for team members and stakeholders.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Three years of administrative or relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
• Proven track record of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time and project management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

* 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.

Work Standards:

• 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.

This 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 location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $24.46 to $39.66 per hour.

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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. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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