Director of Finance and Administration

Director of Finance and Administration 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. About the Program in Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) The PWR manages required and elective academic programs, tutoring, and writing initiatives, including the Writing and Rhetoric Requirement (PWR1 and PWR2), the Hume Center for Writing and Speaking, the Oral Communication Program, the Stanford Storytelling Project, Bing Honors College, Writing in the Major, and the Notations in Science Communication and Cultural Rhetoric. The PWR is seeking a dynamic leader and business expert: the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA). Role Overview The DFA reports to the Associate Vice Provost and Director of PWR. The DFA will provide overall management oversight and direction for operations, administration, and finances within the unit while also supporting lecturers and playing a ‘hands‑on’ role in support of the team, including administrative oversight for the Hume Center for Writing and Speaking. Responsibilities Oversee finances across all sources for the annual budget cycle, including developing, monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting a complex budget with financial controls that meet Stanford and VPUE standards. Lead day‑to‑day PWR administrative functions, supervise staff, and meet the needs of PWR lecturers and staff. Manage administrative and financial staff, including hiring, retention, career coaching, professional development, and performance management of two direct reports. Oversee HR and Academic Affairs functions, interpret policies, ensure compliance with university policies, and guide program directors on policy changes. Plan for future changes in PWR program needs—finances, administration, staffing, facilities, workplace safety, compliance, and technology—and advise leadership on improvements. Represent PWR and collaborate with peers in meetings of directors of Finance and Administration and with directors of HR, Finance, and IT. Represent PWR’s finance and administrative operations in other settings within VPUE and the university. Project manage initiatives such as marketing campaigns, coordinating tabling events, and administering award programs. Perform basic website editing to maintain accurate information related to PWR financial processes for lecturers. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated financial expertise and experience in accounting, budget planning, and financial forecasting. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including staff management, development, mentorship, and conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to manage administrative, technical, financial, and operational needs of an organization with multiple teams, programs, services, and/or client profiles. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills across modalities, interpersonally and in writing. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases. Ability to manage time to achieve multiple overlapping and distinct tasks while meeting short‑and‑long‑term deadlines. Attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive approach to communication and continuous improvement of individual and unit processes and products. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of higher education financial systems, administration, procurement processes, regulatory requirements, and policies. Physical Requirements Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks; frequently sitting; occasionally stand/walk, write by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11–20 pounds; rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat. Occasional evening and weekend hours. Benefits and Compensation Expected pay range: $120,276 to $160,148 per annum. Stanford offers a comprehensive rewards package including health care, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and more. Detailed information is available on the Cardinal at Work website. Employment Conditions 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. 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. Job Details Schedule: Full-time Job Code: 4131 Employee Status: Regular Grade: J Requisition ID: 109206 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible #J-18808-Ljbffr