Heralded as a hub of undergraduate innovation, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) creates and sustains meaningful interactions between students and faculty both within and outside the classroom. As a collaborative team member of VPUE, you have a unique opportunity to advance and support programs that touch and enhance the lives of every undergraduate student at Stanford.  https://undergrad.stanford.edu/

The Undergraduate Research team within the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) facilitates student participation in original scholarship and fosters intellectual relationships between students and faculty mentors across all disciplines at Stanford. This small and collaborative team serves as a bridge between Stanford University’s educational and research missions by offering consulting, advice, funding, and programming to students, their mentors, and the broader campus community.

The Research Communities Manager 1) identifies and solves barriers to equitable access to undergraduate research opportunities, 2) delivers outreach and workshops for departments, research centers, interdisciplinary programs, community centers, and student groups, 3) delivers programming that promotes best practices among research mentors, 4) helps students understand the intellectual and professional pathways enabled by participation in original scholarship, and 5) collaborates with other VPUE staff to advance a broader suite of initiatives that ensure inclusion, access, and equity in educational opportunities. The Research Communities Manager magnifies the impacts of research participation by creating opportunities for student preparation and reflection, and by designing and executing community- and cohort- building programs for students and mentors.

The Research Communities Manager reports to the Senior Director of Undergraduate Research and collaborates closely with other members of the Undergraduate Research team, other VPUE teams, and colleagues across the University as needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage a suite of reflection, inclusion, and community-building programs for undergraduate researchers and mentors. Assess program effectiveness and make decisions on program goals and practices.
• Prioritize, develop, and implement new diversity, equity, and inclusion programming and initiatives for undergraduate research. Make strategic recommendations for future programs.
• Lead the STEM Fellows mentoring program for underrepresented minority students. Design outreach strategies, solicit nominations from faculty, staff, and advisors, and organize the selection committee. Develop relevant programming for selected students, including the recruitment and orientation of graduate student mentors. Coach selected students on research opportunities and career trajectories, and disburse stipends to students for approved research activities.
• Serve as the Undergraduate Research team's liaison to University community centers, including the Asian American Activities Center, Black Community Services Center, Diversity and First-Gen Office, El Centro Chicano y Latino, Queer Student Resources, Markaz Resource Center, Native American Cultural Center, and Women's Community Center.
• Act as the Undergraduate Research team's representative on an emerging VPUE working group focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Contribute to new initiatives and projects as they evolve.
• Collaborate to develop ways of advancing outreach and connections to first-generation / low income student communities and other communities traditionally underserved by educational opportunities.
• Act as subject matter expert in undergraduate research pedagogy and inclusive practices by providing consultation and advice to partner organizations, staff, and faculty.
• Develop and present effective and creative student-facing media (e.g.- workshops on proposal writing, guidelines for presenting a research poster, coaching on communication with mentors) for departmental and University-wide events.
• Create opportunities for discussion of best practices in mentoring (e.g.- moderating a new Slack channel for experienced and new mentors).
• Design and deliver training for new mentors, including advanced graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and new faculty.
• Advise students on research, fellowship, and scholarship opportunities. Help students build robust connections with their other academic advisors, faculty, and research mentors.
• Support the team's fellowship-related work, including promoting national fellowship programs (the Beinecke Scholarship, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress Presidential Fellows Program, The Goldwater Scholarship, and James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program) to relevant and underserved student populations. Assist with the administration of application processes, timelines, and external/internal communications.
• Organize graduate student panels and other programming to increase undergraduate awareness of and preparation for research-based graduate study.
• Develop reports and administrative processes as necessary. Interpret and implement university relevant academic, administrative, and financial processes and policies.

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 have:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ph.D. or equivalent research experience at the graduate level in a discipline represented within Stanford’s undergraduate curriculum strongly preferred.
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to students, internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Experience designing and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or their equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with common productivity applications and collaboration tools, and the ability to learn new tools as needed.
• Experience leveraging communication tools, social media platforms, and content creation software in support of programming goals.
• Understanding of financial transactions and budgets.
• Ability to apply and ensure compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

*-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.

About the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE)

For undergraduates, VPUE is the nexus for programs and initiatives that help students define and achieve their intellectual ambitions at Stanford. These include investigative introductory courses taught by esteemed faculty, targeted classes in writing and rhetoric, undergraduate research support, academic advising and mentoring, overseas and off-campus study programs, and undergraduate scholarships and fellowships. For faculty, VPUE serves as a principal conduit for furthering interaction with undergraduates and discovering ways in which working with students can enrich one’s research agenda. VPUE advocates for undergraduate education in collaboration with faculty, departments and schools across Stanford. All VPUE resources are dedicated to involving faculty with the undergraduate experience, connecting students with phenomenal opportunities and fully realizing a liberal education at Stanford.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms.  Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world.  Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven individuals to impact the future of our legacy.  Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow.  We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing opportunities. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture.  We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you.  Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.  We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun.  Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources.  Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

*-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.

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Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 7503
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: I
• Requisition ID: 88066