Sustainability Technology and Business Analyst

at  Stanford University

THIS POSITION IS BASED ON STANFORD’S MAIN CAMPUS, WITH CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO THE OPTION FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE (PARTIALLY ONSITE AND OFFSITE), SUBJECT TO OPERATIONAL NEEDS. INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. THIS IS A 3-YEAR FIXED TERM WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF RENEWAL BASED ON PROGRAMMATIC NEED AND FUNDING 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 US

The 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 diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.
For more information on the school, click here.
The Stanford Sustainability Accelerator is an organization within the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability that focuses on co-creating and launching innovative solutions that can be rapidly progressed at “speed and scale” to address humanity- and planetary-scale climate and sustainability challenges and opportunities. Work within the Accelerator will bridge a broad spectrum of domains, from scaling new technology from the lab to the market, to launching digital platforms and social movements, to addressing public policy and governance challenges.
The Accelerator team manages operations, runs our competitive project selection process, and provides resources and support to Stanford faculty and research teams. The Sustainability Technology and Business Analyst will play a crucial role in the management of projects in the newly launched Greenhouse Gas Removal (GHG-R) Flagship Destination.

IN ADDITION, OUR PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Experience working effectively within an academic setting to move projects forward.
• Demonstrated experience developing events, workshops, and trainings.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with a wide variety stakeholders & experts across different disciplines and guide efforts towards results.
• Ability to influence without authority.
  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.

• Conduct in-depth technical and commercial research on state-of-the-art greenhouse gas removal solutions to aid project teams. Make recommendations on potential external and Stanford resources and connect teams with additional resources. Report on ongoing developments in the field.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of project execution, identify ways to improve execution, and make recommendations to leadership. Prepare presentations and memos to facilitate decision-making processes and implement the agreed-upon recommendations.
• Using technical expertise, domain knowledge, and intellectual judgment, create memos and presentations for both internal and external audiences. Independently research whitespaces and external resources for the project teams.
• Design, plan, and develop content for workshops, working group meetings, stakeholder meetings, and training programs.
• Design and develop events, identify and invite participants, and assist with event moderation.
• Facilitate communication and identify synergies between the GHG-R cohort and external stakeholders. Be the primary Accelerator contact for external stakeholders. Develop Accelerator flagship destination website content.
• Represent the Accelerator internally and externally, including at conferences and working group meetings.
• Work with the Director of Finance and Operations to create and track budgets related to GHG-R programs and events.
• Direct project work of the administrative staff assigned to the GHG-R program.