California Policy Research Initiative (CAPRI) Managing Director

The Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) is Stanford’s thought leader for understanding the economic challenges, opportunities, and policies affecting people worldwide. For 40 years, SIEPR’s mission has been to support research that informs economic policymaking while engaging future leaders and scholars. 

SIEPR seeks to educate and energize a broad, diverse community of policymakers and influencers, including academics, students, business leaders, the media, and the public, about the most important economic issues. It does this by connecting the research to policy areas and disseminating it to policymakers and influencers, providing state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, delivering cutting-edge thought leadership, and deepening relationships among various stakeholders by hosting frequent conferences and gatherings. SIEPR’s vision is to raise living standards and improve quality of life by making economic policy more effective at all levels. 

Propelled by philanthropy, SIEPR makes an impact across the U.S. and around the world. We focus our efforts on producing policy-relevant research, engaging tomorrow’s leaders and scholars, and building a rich and diverse network.

To learn more about our work, please visit our website: Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) .

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• 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are recruiting for the Managing Director of the California Policy Research Initiative (CAPRI) at SIEPR. CAPRI’s potential and promise rests on a strong managing director’s ability to work with SIEPR faculty and faculty from across campus to identify research threads that pertain to California economic policy and can connect with state lawmakers and government officials with the purpose of informing economic policymaking. The position must work closely with SIEPR’s faculty director, CAPRI’s faculty director, senior leadership at SIEPR, and with senior staff across the university.

 CORE DUTIES:

• Lead strategic planning and analysis for complex university programs or functions with significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise. Manage and direct the development, implementation, administration and evaluation of programs or functions. Monitor trends and recommend programs or functions direction.
• Act as the subject matter expert for School/unit and/or the university regarding the interpretation, implementation and compliance with policies and regulations. Recommend actions and/or resolve complex issues that span organizational boundaries.
• Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
• Direct and manage outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications, and compliance.
• Oversee staff in the development and implementation of programs or functions.
• Develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven effective and successful communication and presentation skills (oral & written)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage complex project-planning, organizing, and controlling a project from start to finish.
• Ability to work effectively with community and political leaders, faculty, staff, students, and donors.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills to lead and to collaborate with a wide range of constituents.

* – 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional evening and weekend hours.

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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .

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

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.