Assistant Director, Policy Products Job at Stanford University
Stanford University Stanford, CA
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Assistant Director, Policy Products to join the Hoover Marketing team.
A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.
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.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Assistant Director of Policy Products is a new role within the Hoover Institution’s growing Marketing & Communications team. This influential position will oversee the development and distribution of the product portfolio for the Institution. Working closely with the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, the Assistant Director serves a vital role in implementing and executing institutional outreach strategy, managing a growing pipeline of products and activity, and driving the achievement of day-to-day department priorities and long-term success.
Leading and mentoring a team of product managers/specialists in optimizing Hoover’s extensive line of print, digital, video, and audio offerings is a core function of this position, along with developing new products that highlight the research output of Hoover’s fellowship. Collaborating with stakeholders, reaching key milestones, and conducting analysis will be important in measuring and reaching established goals.
The Hoover Institution seeks people committed to excellence and making an impact. In turn, the Institution and the University are committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.
CORE DUTIES*:
- Develops the vision for high-level strategic product initiatives to meet business objectives for the Hoover Institution.
- Drive business development strategy to meet product portfolio goals.
- Lead research and analysis efforts. Guide organization to use the results strategically.
- Participate in university-wide and/or organization-wide initiatives and cross-functional teams.
- Establish the organization as a strategic partner and thought leader.
- Oversee the department's vendor relationships.
- Oversee multiple product budgets.
- Set departmental budget, goals and objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage the work of other employees, make hiring decisions, provide coaching, training and mentoring, manage performance and determine staffing needs.
ADDITIONAL CORE DUTIES*:
- Develops, executes, and monitors the performance of product strategies.
- Updates line of products to optimize performance.
- Manages product release schedules to maximize impact.
- Collaborates with Channel Manager to target appropriate audiences and enhance effectiveness of distribution.
- 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 eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to achieve an organization's vision, values and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to persuade and influence decision-makers across all levels of an organization.
- Proven track record of exceeding business goals.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets requiring excellent analytical skills.
- Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience presenting to senior management.
- Skilled at developing a staff of professionals. Includes selection, motivation, and leadership of staff, as well as evaluation and development.
Certifications and Licenses:
- None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.
- Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
- Rarely sort/file paperwork.
- 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
The expected pay range for this position is $148,000 to $187,000 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.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and 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.
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