Project Director, RUSH (2-Year Fixed-Term, Remote Opportunity)

About the job

The Department of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking a Project Director (Academic Program Professional 2) to help direct an innovative health policy research project, the Re-Platforming US Healthcare (RUSH) Initiative.

The successful candidate is responsible for oversight and administration of research activities engaging student research teams and outside experts to develop reports on 7 identified systemic problems using Precedent Thinking methodology.

This is a 2 year fixed-term, remote opportunity.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
• Source, 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.
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
• Coach and mentor program staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

Certificates and Licenses Required:

For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 201330
• Job Category: Administration
• Posting Date: 2026-10-08
• Locations: 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA, 94305, US (Remote)
• Pay Range: $106,476-$198,755
• Pay Frequency: Annually
• Fixed Term: Y
• Stanford Schools and Units: School of Medicine
• Full time or Part time: Full Time