Program Manager

Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States. Administration. Post Date Apr 10, 2026. Requisition #108762.

About Us
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; the Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a community with the richness of experience and background needed to create solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.

Program Overview
This position will support and administer multiple operational elements for the Global Sustainability Challenge program, including assisting program students by hosting informational sessions and managing student inquiries, managing content of the program’s online platform, and providing logistical support for program events. In addition, the position will provide Accelerator‑wide support for large‑scale events and special projects that impact multiple elements of Accelerator operations.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Program management support for complex, multi‑stakeholder meetings, deadlines, and deliverables

Be the primary point of contact for the growing global body of several thousand student participants of the Global Sustainability Challenge, delegating to partners as needed

Communicate and collaborate effectively and efficiently with partners, including universities, nonprofits, and corporations, to achieve the goals of the program

Organization and operational support for in‑person and virtual events, including travel support

Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function

Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise, and implement procedures for program or function

Manage expenses, payments, and reimbursements in accordance with Stanford policies and within the program budget

May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget

Configure and monitor the technology platform appropriately throughout the annual challenge cycle

Proactively anticipate, identify, and resolve issues that hinder the smooth and timely operations of the program

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

To Be Successful In This Position, You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience

Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi‑task

Demonstrated excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, both orally and in writing

Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions

Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team

Relevant subject matter knowledge

Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision

In Addition, Our Preferred Qualifications Include

Comfortable with ambiguity, agile, and able to adapt quickly while operating in a dynamic environment

Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, and critical analysis skills

Demonstrated experience in student or community support roles

Strong familiarity with Stanford’s policies, systems, and organizational best practices for efficient execution on administrative tasks

Proficient in using web‑based tools like Google Drive products, Microsoft Office and Outlook products, Zoom, Asana, Canva, and comfortable in learning more as needed

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

Compensation and Benefits
The expected pay range for this position is

$100,023 to $124,516

per annum. 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 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.

Additional Information

Schedule: Full‑time

Job Code: 4121

Employee Status: Regular

Grade: H

Requisition ID: 108762

Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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. 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.

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