Associate Director, Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative

4 days ago

Stanford, California, United States Stanford University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Director to lead the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative's research efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty to conduct insightful research on Latino entrepreneurship in the United States, communicate results to business, government, and nonprofit leaders, and collaborate with the Latino Business Action Network to curate this research effort.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement the research strategy for the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative, ensuring annual goals are met and the program's budget is managed effectively.
  • Design and implement the annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship research, in partnership with faculty and the LBAN team, including survey design, data analysis, and report writing.
  • Lead the development of new research areas, based on stakeholder input, to increase the initiative's impact in leveling the playing field and enhancing growth of Latino and minority-owned U.S. businesses.
  • Collaborate with Stanford GSB and LBAN's public relations teams to drive coverage of SLEI research findings and maximize impact.
  • Serve as a spokesperson for the research, communicating findings to policymakers, academics, business leaders, and the public, and encouraging the use of results in creating policy and other actions to support the growth of Latino and minority-owned firms.
  • Foster relationships with leaders in government, the nonprofit sector, the business community, and academia to share study results and enhance the research approach.
  • Develop deep knowledge of the Latino entrepreneurial and business ecosystem.
  • Manage the collaboration between Stanford and the Latino Business Action Network in creating a vision and action plan for maximizing research impact.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience creating, conducting, analyzing, and reporting results of social science research, ideally as the project leader proposing and guiding research direction.
  • Strong analytic skills using tools such as R, STATA, or Python to analyze social science research data.
  • Knowledge of primary data collection methods and secondary data sources.
  • Experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
  • Project management skills, including project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting to bring projects in on time at high quality.
  • Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills to interact with students, faculty, and senior industry leaders.
Preferred Requirements
  • Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in a relevant social science; PhD preferred.
  • Fluency in speaking and writing in Spanish is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of businesses, how financial results are tracked, how growth is funded, and an ability to knowledgeably interact with business owners is ideal.
  • Familiarity with existing datasets about U.S. businesses is ideal.
  • Familiarity with policies designed to support small and minority-owned businesses is ideal.
What We Offer

Stanford University offers a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy. We also provide opportunities for career development, tuition reimbursement, and access to world-class exercise facilities and wellness programs.

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in their work. If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about research and entrepreneurship, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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