Academic Program Professional

Fixed Term (1 year)

Stanford University is seeking an Academic Program Professional 1 to work under the direction of faculty and other research program management to implement and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the Stanford HEART program. This is an exciting position within the School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and will function as part of a research team within the Basic Science and Engineering (BASE) Program of the Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center.

The Stanford HEART program integrates the efforts of 16 laboratories across Stanford to 3D bioprint a human heart.

Duties include:

• Oversee and administer research activities by evaluating academic programs, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and coordinating and implementing changes.
• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends to determine program effectiveness; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program.
• Write and edit content for proposals, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities under the general direction of PI. Assist with the development of research grants, (i.e., may 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 and 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.

* - Other duties may also be assigned