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Business Operations Manager 2

Stanford University's nano@stanford is the largest shared research facility, supporting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and education in nanoscale science and engineering.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Managing Director, the Business Operations Manager 2 provides strategic and operational leadership for the administrative and business functions of nano@stanford, managing finance, compliance, external user engagement, and capital programs to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Core Duties:

  • Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve organizational goals, including hiring, retaining, career coaching, and performance accountability.
  • Guide supervisors on human resources policies and programs.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans, make decisions on objectives, and oversee resource allocation.
  • Interpret and ensure compliance with regulations and policies, and direct process improvements.
  • Oversee finances, including developing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets.
  • Represent the organization's business operations internally and externally.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or equivalent combination.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated leadership, planning, communication, financial expertise, negotiation, analytical skills, and expertise in business applications and industry standards.
  • Certifications and Licenses: None.

Physical Requirements: Constantly perform desk-based tasks; frequently sitting; occasionally stand/walk, reach, use telephone, write by hand, lift up to 10 pounds; rarely twist, sort, or lift 11-20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for disabilities.

Working Conditions: Occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Work Standards: Demonstrates interpersonal skills, promotes safety, and complies with University policies.

Salary: Expected pay range is $160,294 to $199,273 per annum. Stanford offers comprehensive benefits.

Additional Information: Full-time, regular position, Grade K, Hybrid Eligible.

For more about Stanford, visit Cardinal at Work. Stanford is an equal opportunity employer.

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