Executive Director

NOTE: This is a one‑year, fixed‑term position. The position is deemed critical by the School of Engineering Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.

Executive Director – Taiwan Science & Technology (S&T) Hub

The Taiwan S&T Hub, affiliated with the Chemical Engineering Department at Stanford, seeks a highly qualified executive director to lead its program, enhancing collaborations between Taiwanese and Stanford communities and building partnerships with entrepreneurs, startups, and government entities. The role will implement and administer the Hub’s vision, strategy, and goals.

In This Role, You Will

• Oversee and administer research activities, evaluate academic programs, make recommendations that impact policies and programs, and coordinate and implement changes.
• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends, formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve program goals.
• Write and edit content for proposals, peer‑reviewed publications, and other program activities under the general direction of the PI. Assist with the development of research grants (suggest new funding opportunities, write portions of grants, and/or summarize data for grant support).
• Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject‑matter expert within the department, unit or school; develop communications for internal and external constituencies; organize and/or participate in outreach activities such as events, partnerships, fundraising, training, and conferences; lead workshops and facilitate meetings.
• Monitor expenses, budgets, and finances of the program; make recommendations on funding based on program spend.
• May oversee and train student workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. An advanced degree may be required for some programs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required)

• Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and provide basic direction to staff.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk‑based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
• On‑campus mobility.

Working Conditions

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally.
• 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 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,

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $90,694 to $108,963 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 ( provides detailed information on Stanford’s 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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full‑time
• Job Code: 4111
• Employee Status: Fixed‑Term
• Grade: H
• Requisition ID:
• Work Arrangement: On Site

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