Associate Director, Programs

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) Executive Education is seeking an Associate Director of Programs to lead open enrollment and custom programs, collaborating with faculty and corporate clients to design and deliver high-impact executive education experiences.

This full-time on-site role supports program operations, budget oversight, and curriculum innovation, with a hybrid schedule (at least two days on campus). Occasional non-standard hours may apply to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Lead planning and operations for multiple high-touch on-campus and blended (on-campus/online) open enrollment and custom programs.
• Independently implement, administer, and evaluate day-to-day activities of the program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
• Support senior Stanford faculty to redesign programs based on corporate client needs, market opportunities, faculty research, and Stanford differentiation.
• Manage and contribute to the development of an outreach strategy that may include participant and custom client relationship development and communications.
• May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances, including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
• Assess training needs and may develop associated training.
• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and operations for multiple high-touch on-campus and blended (on-campus/online) open enrollment and custom programs.
• Independently implement, administer, and evaluate day-to-day activities of the program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
• Support senior Stanford faculty to redesign programs based on corporate client needs, market opportunities, faculty research, and Stanford differentiation.
• Manage and contribute to the development of an outreach strategy that may include participant and custom client relationship development and communications.
• May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances, including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
• Assess training needs and may develop associated training.
• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.

Job description

Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world.

Success at the GSB is defined by The GSB Way - a commitment to shared purpose, community, and excellence in all that we do. We seek individuals who elevate themselves and those around them through the practice of academic candor, generous collaboration, and bringing curiosity and rigor to solving meaningful problems. At the GSB, impact means taking ownership and contributing to a purpose-driven, collaborative, and high-performing community in service to the institution’s mission.

Executive Education is responsible for the development and management of all the school’s non-degree program offerings. The mission of our organization is to “use GSB faculty ideas to inspire global leaders to change their thinking and drive positive impact throughout their organizations.” Executive Education also provides an ideal vehicle for the GSB to experiment with innovation in both content and pedagogy.

The Executive Education programs team seeks an Associate Director of Programs. As part of the GSB Executive Education team, you’ll serve as the face of Executive Education to internal and external audiences in both open enrollment and custom programs. The position will work closely with both faculty and corporate client partners to create and deliver impactful Executive Education programs for senior corporate executives. You’ll help drive the growth of open enrollment programs by leveraging market insights, enrollment trends, competitive analysis, and curriculum innovation to attract highly qualified participants and build dynamic, well-balanced cohorts. This role reports to a Director in GSB Executive Education.

This is a full-time position where the work can be performed with the expectation of being on-site in a hybrid setting of at least 2 days per week. Full-time onsite will be required to support program operations, and work is expected outside of the normal 8 am - 5 pm workday.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and operations for multiple high-touch on-campus and blended (on-campus/online) open enrollment and custom programs.
• Independently implement, administer, and evaluate day-to-day activities of the program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
• Support senior Stanford faculty to redesign programs based on corporate client needs, market opportunities, faculty research, and Stanford differentiation.
• Manage and contribute to the development of an outreach strategy that may include participant and custom client relationship development and communications.
• May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances, including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
• Assess training needs and may develop associated training.
• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.

The budgeted pay range for this position is $120,038 - $133,379 per year.