Executive Director

Executive Director, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, Stanford Cancer Institute - Hybrid

Background:

The Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) is a national and international leader in cancer research across the cancer control continuum, with a strong commitment to serving the more than 7.8 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area through cutting-edge patient-centered cancer care, innovative research, cancer-focused community outreach and engagement, and impactful research translation. Our catchment area, where 79% of our patients reside, includes 10 geographically adjacent and highly diverse counties with respect to race/ethnicity, age, immigrant status, and population density. Community partners, COE staff, and SCI leadership defined our high priority cancers for research and control over the short term (breast, lung, pancreas, colorectal, prostate), as well as priority targets for cancer prevention including obesity and tobacco control.

Position Summary:

The Executive Director (Academic Program Professional 3) will be responsible for leading the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement at the Stanford Cancer Institute. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to direct a multi-level collaborative effort to reduce the overall cancer burden and cancer disparities in our catchment area and beyond.

This position will work closely with the Associate Director of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), Professor Alyce S. Adams, and other leaders to align SCI research with the needs of the communities living in the 10 counties in Northern California served by SCI. Under the supervision of the AD, the position will execute the COE strategic plan to carry out community outreach and engagement activities as articulated in the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Aims of SCI COE are to: 1. Understand and monitor the cancer burden, 2. Developing bidirectional relationships to advance cancer control in the community, 3. Fostering research, including enhancing representation in clinical trials, and 4. Translating research into practice and policy change that promote community health. The short and long-term impact of the proposed activities will be evaluated using theoretically and empirically supported frameworks and metrics in close collaboration with the SCI Community Advisory Board, community partners and SCI leadership.

This position will work collaboratively with the rest of the SCI leadership team to lead the COE administrative structure, develop processes and to lead key initiatives.

• Lead and oversee development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of programs. Oversee analysis, reporting, and program improvements. Oversee the development, adherence to, and implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Lead strategic planning for the program/entity.
• Represent the entity or program to the broader university, external community, and other stakeholders. Provide expert consultation related to program development, funding opportunities, or other specialty area.
• Develop outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships and fundraising/funding. Facilitate the identification of external funding opportunities and the submission of proposals and research grants. Contribute to strategic financial planning and sustainability for the program/entity, as needed; monitor performance and ensure appropriate controls.
• Direct and administer a community grants program of at least $100K, with potential to grow. 
• Oversee the administration of training programs; create and/or advise in the development of educational and training materials and seminars. 
• Coach and mentor program staff.

*-Other duties may also be assigned.

**Qualifications:

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An ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership position and experience managing dynamic teams within complex environments. Experience with successfully managing individual contributors during periods of transition is of particular interest.
• A strong track record in community engagement and outreach, including the implementation of evidence based interventions for the prevention and control of cancer (e.g., tobacco cessation, screening programs).
• Knowledge of and experience with COE expectations and responsibilities as laid out in the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
• A strong reputation as a collaborative leader, with 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.
• A commitment to professional growth for self and direct reports, including setting individual and team goals and using evaluative metrics to evaluate progress.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to various audiences.
• 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 individuals and 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.
   

Compensation:

The expected pay range for this position is $139,741 to $179,496 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanfordʼs extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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 by submitting a contact form. 

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.

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.