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Executive Director of Strategic Research Initiatives Computer Science
Stanford University
Executive Director of Strategic Research Initiatives Computer Science
Stanford University
 Executive Director of Strategic Research Initiatives Computer Science Stanford University Executive Director Strategic Research Initiatives School of Engineering, Computer Science Department The School of Engineering Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems. Founded in 1965, the Stanford Computer Science (CS) Department continues to lead the world in computer science research and education influencing society at levels that remain without parallel among academic institutions. Its spin-offs are among the most successful corporate ventures in the world, and many of the leaders in the academic and corporate research world are graduates of the Stanford CS Department. Computer Science website: http://www-cs.stanford.edu/ The Executive Director of Strategic Research Initiatives in the Computer Science Department is responsible for working with Computer Science faculty to identify, develop, and manage significant new or expanded research programs. The Executive Director works closely with faculty to understand their interests and works with organizations within Stanford University to determine how to best manage each program. The Executive Director is responsible for developing relationships with companies interested in the Computer Science Department's research efforts. The Executive Director leads a team of four to facilitate the corporate interactions including affiliate program events. The Executive Director is currently responsible for several industrial affiliate programs, including the Stanford Data Science Initiative, and the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab Affiliates Program; these responsibilities may change over time. Industrial affiliates programs are corporate membership organizations that facilitate deep engagement for companies with Stanford faculty, students, and their research, enabling communication about real-world problems, opportunities, and innovative solutions. The Executive Director may have other responsibilities such as serving as executive director for programs that are in various stages of maturity. The portfolio of programs currently has more than 20 corporate members, about 50 affiliated faculty, and generates critical funds to help support the university's research mission in data science, artificial intelligence, and computation. The Executive Director will report into an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department. A faculty committee is responsible for overseeing the Executive Director, helping to identify new opportunities and to prioritize or resolve conflicts as needed. The faculty committee will be comprised of the faculty leaders of the relevant affiliate programs (SDSI, SAIL, AI Health, AI Safety, DAWN, and others as appropriate) plus additional faculty to achieve Computer Science Department-wide representation. The Executive Director works closely with Engineering External Relations, Stanford Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Industrial Contracts Office and other stakeholders across campus to leverage their expertise, provide them with timely information about external funding priorities and activities in the Computer Science Department, and ensure that both the letter and spirit of Stanford policies are observed. Your responsibilities include: To be successful in this position, you will bring: In addition, preferred requirements include: Why Stanford is for You Since its founding, Stanford's pioneering spirit has embraced new ways of fulfilling its mission of research, education, and service. Today, we face a future of both promise and peril, marked by a breathtaking pace of change. We need new thinking and new approaches to anticipate and navigate this change, in order to deepen knowledge, address challenges and accelerate our contributions to society. By tapping into the wisdom of our campus community, alumni, and outside perspectives, Stanford leadership has developed a vision to guide our shared journey over the next decade and beyond. We seek talent driven to impact the future of Stanford's legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with: How to Apply We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the Apply for Job button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application. Your one-page cover letter should briefly describe your background in customer service, event and project management, and provide examples of your experience with attention to detail, responsiveness, and decision-making. 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. 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. 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. Additional Information Job: Location: School of Engineering, Stanford, California, United States Schedule: Classification Level: To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu Stanford 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. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7bee386160d42f4190ab76bd74c138ff
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About Stanford University
Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The University's thriving diverse community is comprised of nearly 7000 undergraduate students, 12000 graduate students, 2000 faculty members, 1900 postdoctoral scholars, and over 11,000 academic and administrative staff in seven schools including several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. The campus spreads over 8000 contiguous acres and nearly all undergraduates live on campus. Stanford offers bachelor's and master's degrees in addition to doctoral degrees (PhD, MD, DMA and JD) plus a number of professional and continuing education programs and certifications. More at http://facts.stanford.edu and http://www.stanford.edu. Stanford is an equal empl...oyment 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. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
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