Project Assistant

Job title: Project Assistant in Stanford, CA at Stanford University

Company: Stanford University

Job description: Learn about our array of employee benefits and what makes Stanford life unique.Areas of WorkTogether, we're working towards our collective future. Find your role by browsing our areas of work.☰Project AssistantNew Project Management    11 hours ago Post Date    106437 Requisition #Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job AlertsThis position is remote. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.This is a one-year fixed term position with the possibility of renewal dependent on programmatic need and budgetary availability.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.About UsThe Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a community with the richness of experience and background needed to create solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.For more information on the school, click .The Natural Capital Project (NatCap) operates as a partnership between Stanford University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Minnesota, the Stockholm Resilience Centre, The Nature Conservancy, and the World Wildlife Fund. NatCap’s mission is to pioneer science, technology, and partnerships that enable people and nature to thrive. We do this to help make the world a more livable place; to secure human well-being with thriving ecosystems; to harmonize conservation and human development goals, by developing scientific tools and technology to model and map the distribution of biodiversity and to demonstrate the services provided by ecosystems.For more information on The Natural Capital Project, please click .The Natural Capital Project is seeking a full-time Project Assistant to coordinate and support research implementation of a multi-country, multi-development bank project involving multiple NatCap experts and diverse government, consultant, and multi-lateral development bank teams in each country. This person will need strong interpersonal and writing skills and experience working with many research experts at Stanford and with development bank and government experts in multiple geographies.Your Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the logistics, timing, and deliverables of research implementation for internal teams across NatCap, with finance experts at Stanford, and with external partners in multi-lateral development banks (MDBs);


• Coordinating and contributing to written communications about the research impact in multiple geographies around the world;


• Supporting implementation of research objectives through contracting, scheduling events, and facilitation of capturing lessons learned across pilots; and


• Supporting development of content for a MOOC across NatCap researchers.

• 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.

To be successful in this position, you will need:Education & Experience:Associate degree or equivalent work experience or two years relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to use project management software tools.


• Polished written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences.


• Demonstrated multi-tasking ability to manage multiple parallel projects and competing priorities.

Certifications and Licenses:NoneIn addition, our preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of Stanford University systems and policies.


• Familiarity with deliverable requirements, timelines, and relationships associated with the Inter-American Development Bank.


• Experience planning and coordinating work among research experts to deliver research outcomes in multiple countries.


• Experience writing summaries of research impact.

• 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 .

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has . The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.The expected pay range for this position is $39.46 to $48.41 per hour for the Stanford Work Location.The expected pay range for this position is $29.92 to $44.20 per hour for all other locations.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 ( ) 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.How to ApplyWe invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button.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: Full-time


• Job Code: 2390


• Employee Status: Fixed-Term


• Grade: G


• Requisition ID: 106437


• Work Arrangement : Remote Eligible

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ResourcesResourcesEqual Opportunity and Disability AccommodationsConsistent 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 .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. See ; .Equal Opportunity and Disability AccommodationsConsistent 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 .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. See

Expected salary: $39.46 - 48.41 per hour

Location: Stanford, CA

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