To be successful in this role you must bring:
- Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- A graduate degree is preferred, with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
- Must have a strong background in transportation planning, including transit, parking, bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle mobility.
- Ability to formulate and manage the implementation of policies and manage a variety of stakeholders, prior experience managing long-range planning projects for a university and the confidence to tackle difficult issues and resolve competing interests are a must.
- Familiarity with regional transportation systems and agencies is essential and required.
- Must possess excellent communication, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
- Must be adept at working collaboratively across various university departments, consultants, and stakeholders, and capable of building consensus in a decentralized environment.
- Must have demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies which could span multiple organizational boundaries.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting.
- Must be a proactive self-starter with proven leadership and team coordination experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required; familiarity with presentation and design tools such as PowerPoint or Photoshop is a plus.
This description outlines general responsibilities and qualifications; additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Certifications and Licenses
Transportation planning or traffic engineering certifications or licenses preferred.
Additional Information:
Physical Requirements*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
- Occasionally use a telephone.
- Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
* 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.
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.
Pay Range:
The expected pay range for this position is $181,914 to $231,158 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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.
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!
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 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.
