"Development Program Manager"

About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.

Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.

With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

JOB PURPOSE

The Development Program Manager is a vital member of the development team, ensuring that strategic initiatives are advanced efficiently by coordinating key development activities, including tracking prospect lists and progress for institutional funding priorities, assembling briefing materials, partnering with Stanford’s Office of Development on shared processes, and researching new funding opportunities.

Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Development Program Manager works across the department and acts as a vital operational and strategic conduit—administering, supporting, and managing programs that advance Hoover’s development goals. Under general direction, the role oversees a range of concurrent projects and independently drives progress by proactively engaging colleagues across the institution to gather information, align stakeholders, and ensure deliverables are completed to a high standard. They will also support foundation research prospect identification and identifying opportunities within foundations with whom we have existing relationships.

Success in this role requires strong organizational leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex workflows while maintaining momentum on the most important fundraising initiatives. Through thoughtful coordination, strategic preparation of materials, and consistent follow-through, the Development Program Manager helps ensure that Development team leadership is equipped with the insights, tools, and resources needed to cultivate meaningful donor relationships and secure philanthropic support for Hoover’s mission.

CORE DUTIES

• Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the programs or research priorities.
• Tracks all programmatic metrics and analyzes needs.
• Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for programs.
• Represent the program as the key contact and subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders and constituencies.
• Represents the program purpose and objectives and the development leadership to donors and other departments across Hoover to raise Institutional understanding of the work and communicate resources needed.
• Develops communication materials for important internal and external constituencies, e.g., Director’s Office, donors and members of the Board of Overseers, fellows, Stanford’s Office of Development, etc.
• Some scheduling involved for department leadership.
• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences in support of the development team priorities.

Other duties may also be assigned. 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 verbally and in writing.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions and discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• 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 and Licenses

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, sort/file paperwork.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, operate foot and/or hand controls.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The expected pay range for this position is $100,023 - $124,516 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WORK STANDARDS

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as 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.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.