Business Operations Manager 2

Job description

Business Operations Manager 2

**Dean of Research, Stanford, California, United States**

Administration

Post Date Sep 26, 2025

Requisition # 107280

**SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:**

nano@stanford is the largest shared research facility at Stanford University, formed by the merger of the Stanford Nano Shared Facilities (SNSF) and the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility (SNF).

We are an open-access facility that supports cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and education in nanoscale science and engineering.

Backed by a team of dedicated staff, nano@stanford offers not only world-class tools and infrastructure, but the training, support, and collaboration necessary to develop researchers at all levels to succeed in their research endeavors.

**POSITION SUMMARY:**
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Business Operations Manager 2 provides strategic and operational leadership for the administrative and business functions of nano@stanford, a merged research center comprising the Stanford Nano Shared Facilities (SNSF) and the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility (SNF).

This role manages a broad portfolio including finance, compliance, external user engagement, and capital programs to support internal and external research communities.

The position ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and service continuity across both facilities.

**CORE DUTIES:**

+ Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization and the day-to-day operations.

Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, professional development and accountable for the performance of employees.
+ May independently or in collaboration with human resources managers, guide supervisors in the interpretation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
+ Develop and implement strategic plan(s) for functional area(s) managed; Provide strategy, vision and direction.

Make decisions that establish objectives for the overall direction or operation of a significant organization.

Influence leadership on specific recommendations for current operations and future development.

May develop multi-year business plans.

Oversee allocation of all resources.
+ Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.

Recommend and/or formulate internal administrative policies, guidelines and procedures.

Direct process improvement for organization or program.
+ Responsible for overseeing the finances for area of responsibility as well as developing, monitoring, and analyzing a complex consolidated annual budget.
+ Represent the organization's business operations and administrative affairs within the organization, and/or outside constituencies.

May represent the organization to external constituencies.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**
**Education & Experience:**
Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

+ Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills including conflict resolution.
+ Excellent planning and organizational skills.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ Strong financial expertise in budget planning and financial forecasting.
+ Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
+ Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
+ Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
+ Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.

**Certifications and Licenses:**
None.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:**

+ Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
+ Frequently sitting.
+ Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds;
+ Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

_* - 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._

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**

+ Occasionally work evenings and weekends.

**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.

**Onsite/Hybrid:**

The expected pay range for this position is $160,294 to $199,273 per annum / hour.

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 a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance; as well as other business and organization needs such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the unit, department and reporting relationships.

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.

Ourcultureandunique perksempower 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 acontact 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.

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4142**
+ **Employee Status: Regular**
+ **Grade: K**
+ **Requisition ID: 107280**
+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**

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