Program Director, Research and Operations
Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
Have significant responsibilities for administrative or operational services, functions or programs. Typical duties include developing and administering programs, policies and procedures, performing analyses or acting as a subject matter expert for the function or program. Positions typically include a variety of functions; professionals specializing in a specific field (e.g. facilities, finance) should be classified in the applicable job series. Positions that administer the content of research programs and/or develop curriculum refer to APP series. While these positions often supervise staff, they are primarily individual contributors.