Operations Associate, Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab (RegLab), Stanford Law School

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Job Code: 4121

Job Grade: H

*Fixed term position for one-year. 

Are you interested in how data science and technology can help solve some of society's most urgent problems? The Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab (RegLab) at Stanford University is hiring a full-time Operations Associate to join our team! 

Stanford RegLab is a social impact lab that uses machine learning and data science to help improve the public sector. We partner with government agencies and nonprofits to produce new evidence and design high-impact demonstration projects on issues such as environmental protection, tax compliance, mass adjudication, health equity, and AI governance. Our talented team of lawyers, data scientists, social scientists, and engineers is passionate about using research, evidence, and advances in technology to shape the future of governance. Come join us! 

About this Position

We are looking for a full-time Operations Associate who will provide finance, hiring, and operational support for RegLab. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Operations Associate will manage the day-to-day operations of the lab and lead a range of finance, hiring, reporting, community building, research and lab administrative functions, and other high-priority operational projects. We are looking for candidates who have exceptional organizational skills, are detail-oriented, and are eager to support a growing impact lab that is focused on using data and technology for good. 

You will:

• Work closely with the Faculty Director, Senior Data Scientist, and teams of fellows and students to drive forward a diverse research program focused on machine learning and policy evaluation

• Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function.
• Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. May also represent the program or function to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.
• May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

Application Instructions:We invite you to apply by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button found on the Cardinal careers website (https://careersearch.stanford.edu/ ), and search for job number: 98174. To be considered, please submit the following items along with your online application:

• CV
• Transcript (if you have graduated within the last 3 years)
• Writing sample

The expected pay range for this position is $66,560 to $120,000 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

*Note: 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 the job.

*Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.

* 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