Project Director

Project Director Graduate School of Education, Stanford, California, United StatesNew Administration 4 days ago Post Date 103544 Requisition #

The Center to Support Excellence in Teaching (CSET), a research center within the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, seeks a half-time Project Director to work closely with the faculty PI to lead CSETʼs work in support of the launch of a new K-12 international school in China. The new K-12 schoolʼs vision, mission, curriculum and instructional approaches are grounded in the practices and mindsets of Design Thinking, based on research by Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor (Teaching) Emerita Shelley Goldman.

The Stanford University Graduate School of Education (GSE) is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice and policy. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 230 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless people from the local and global communities we work with and impact. The work environment is dynamic, deadline-driven, fast-paced, and energetic.

Note: This position is a 1-year fixed term 60% FTE appointment that may be renewed based on performance and funding. This position is eligible for a remote work agreement and must be willing to travel to China as needed for the work as aligned with Stanford Travel policies. Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter describing why they are interested in this position at this stage of their career. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What You’ll Do:

Working in close partnership with the faculty PI, school founders and principal, and project team, the Project Director is responsible for translating the conceptual vision of the school to curriculum units and professional learning design, overseeing the development of the 9th and 10th grade units aligned with the instructional and curriculum frameworks, and leading the design process for creating online and in-person professional learning experiences for the 9th and 10th grade teachers and administrators at a new international school. These products will be grounded in research-backed best practices of teaching and learning as well as the innovation principles of design thinking.

We are seeking someone who is creative, highly collaborative, comfortable with iteration and ambiguity, and willing to work on a team. The Project Director will need documented skills of project management, curriculum design and evaluation, and high-level communication to work with multiple stakeholders from another culture. This person will also be skilled in designing and creating culturally-responsive professional learning experiences. The ideal candidate will be able to identify and think through necessary steps of a project, set deadlines, recruit staff and consultants as needed and in accordance with the budget, and hold self and others accountable to outcomes and deadlines.

Core Duties:

• Working with the PI to develop and maintain a strong, trusting relationship with the school founders and the school leaders

• Working with the faculty to PI to build a project team and create a common understanding of the work processes, quality, and deliverables

• Managing the team to develop deliverables

• Keeping the project moving forward, including calling team meetings, setting agendas, creating timelines, checking quality of products, and arranging for reviews of materials as needed.

• Developing 1 curriculum unit

• Leading the team to conceptualize, design, and facilitate a professional learning experience that includes an intensive institute and an instructional coaching plan

• Infusing the core practices of design thinking into the instructional and curriculum frameworks, and professional learning experiences.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degrees may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.

• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.

• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.

• Ability to oversee and direct staff.

• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

Preferred Education:

• A Master’s degree in education, doctorate preferred

• At least three years of secondary teaching experience

• Prior experience leading a team and managing a project

• Prior experience developing curriculum

• Prior experience designing and implementing high-quality teacher professional learning experiences

• Prior international teaching experience a plus

• Prior experience launching an international school a plus

• Prior experience coaching educators a plus

Role Specific Competencies and Skills:

• Ability to work at the intersection of theory and practice and transfer research into the development of high-leverage, equitable teaching practices

• Highly collaborative and flexible approach to the work

• Advocates for equitable learning opportunities for all student

• Recognize and persist in ambiguity, and develop tactics to overcome ambiguity when needed

• Empathize with and embrace diverse viewpoints

• Digital fluency, including routine use of Google Drive, Slack, Zoom, and other communication and teaching platforms

• Comfort and ease meeting and teaching in virtual environments

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications 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.

The expected pay range for this remote position is $77,000 to $130,000 per annum. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 60% FTE. 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.

CSET’s Core Values

At CSET we’ve created a workplace where we

• Are collaborative and inclusive

• Have a commitment to disrupting systemic inequities in K-12 education

• Center the human experience

• Celebrate academic rigor

• Create intellectual vibrance through bridge research and practice

Why Stanford is for You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

Finalist must successfully complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University

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.

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

• Schedule: Part-time
• Job Code: 4112
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: J
• Requisition ID: 103544
• Work Arrangement : Remote Eligible

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