Senior Program Director, Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
An ideal candidate will have:

• At least 10 years of experience in a leadership position and experience managing dynamic teams within complex environments
• A strong track record community engagement and outreach.
• A large network of existing partnerships in the area of cancer control and prevention and an appreciation of the role of academic institutions in cancer control and prevention; an ability to manage internal and external relationships.
• An ability to effectively develop strong cross-functional partnerships, evidenced by a track record of teamwork and collegiality leading cross-functional teams and building relationships outside and beyond the role.
• Experience preparing, justifying and presenting strategic plans, business cases and budgets; and measuring the impact of different strategies and programs; a desire to continually evaluate and innovate programs and policies to promote effective cancer control and prevention.
• Demonstrated success as an inspirational leader who has successfully motivated staff and non-reporting teams to achieve and sustain excellence.  The individual must have strong interpersonal skills to develop alliances with internal and external groups.  They must be comfortable dealing effectively, diplomatically, honestly, and sensitively with all levels of leadership and staff.
• Demonstrated history of proactively seeking out new and creative ways to advance an organization’s strategic objectives; ability to think progressively and innovatively, and challenge status quo thinking.
• Ability to see patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related,
• Ability to manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously and prioritize the allocation of staff and resources accordingly; ability to identify critical success factors in different business situations and projects.
• Strong enterprise-wide vision, seeing the big picture, recognizing critical details and dealing with ambiguity,
• Demonstrated history of personal integrity, accountability and follow through.
• An ability to make tough decisions and uphold decisions in the face of challenge or adversity.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):  
Advanced degree and five or more years of relevant experience in area of specialization or combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans. Experience developing program partnerships and funding sources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Advanced oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:  

For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weight up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weight > 40 pounds.
• Ability to use voice to present information/communication with others.
• On-campus mobility.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed by community programs.

*- 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 his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Will have office space on the Stanford campus and may require travel between locations on and off campus.
• Local travel within the Stanford Cancer Institute 10-county catchment area on a regular basis.
• Occasional overnight travel.

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 bases 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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