The Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) is one of an elite number of National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country, and is a prominent, dynamic, growing and complex Institute within the Stanford University School of Medicine. The SCI actively works to build synergies and collaborations among faculty with cancer-relevant expertise from four Schools and over 30 departments across Stanford University.  We seek a Project Coordinator to help us enact our mission to reduce cancer mortality through comprehensive programs of cancer research, treatment, education and outreach.  Given the SCI’s mission, breadth, and depth, it employs over 325 staff members in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and forward-thinking environment with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth.  You will be working with an unparalleled leading-edge community of faculty and staff who are fundamentally changing the world of health care in the cancer arena. 

Reporting to Director, Research Strategy Development, the Project Coordinator, will be conversant in the goals, mission and priorities of the Institute, and utilize this knowledge to assist in coordinating existing and new activities including education, training and career enhancement activities at the Stanford Cancer Institute. 

We are seeking candidates with excellent organization skill, analytical, and demonstrated attention to details. Our staff runtoward challenges, and you will have a demonstrated history of doing the same with a high degree of professionalism, initiative and flexibility.  Responsibilities include collecting, tracking, and reporting on education and programmatic metrics across SCI programs and other newly formed initiatives to determine program effectiveness; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program.  Draft website content and assist in creating and maintaining data for a comprehensive searchable online repository of career enhancement and education resources relevant to SCI members.  Develop and implement new programs for education, mentorship and continuing career development. Coordinates efforts between SCI and education counterparts across campus.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS in biomedical related field
• 3+ years of experience in combination of program management, education and/or data management and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative and operations research.
• Basic knowledge of health professions education industry, including the academic education environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization skill, analytical, and demonstrated attention to details.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal funding mechanisms, e.g. the National Institute of Health (NIH), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe Creative Suite applications (Illustrator, Photoshop).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): 

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• 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 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.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*: 

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - 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:

• 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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4121
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: H
• Department URL: http://cancer.stanford.edu/
• Requisition ID: 86612