Associate Director, Staffing & Development (Hybrid)

Cornerstone Research; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellness subsidy

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Eldercare services

Concierge services

Pet care

Job summary

Cornerstone Research in San Francisco seeks an Associate Director, Staffing and Development to guide project staffing and professional growth within the Finance practice. You will partner with officers, case managers, and the Talent team to optimize pipelines, balance workloads, and foster development opportunities.

This role oversees staffing for billable/non-billable work, mentors consultants, and drives strategic staffing plans while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced, hybrid

Qualifications

• 12+ years of broad-based experience in a professional services, legal or consulting environment.
• Prior experience managing teams.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to implement short- and long-term strategic operational plans.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Staffing team, as well as local office staffing managers as assigned.
• Oversee a rapidly-changing pipeline of projects, deadlines, and priorities with officers and case managers.
• Lead the project staffing process for billable and non-billable work while balancing development needs and timing.
• Provide leadership on consultant level issues and coaching on staffing decisions.
• Align staffing with development goals and communicate decisions to stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with consultants to understand aspirations and development needs.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with case managers and advisors to align staffing with goals.
• Proactively address staffing challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Staffing management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornerstone Research in San Francisco seeks an Associate Director, Staffing and Development to guide project staffing and professional growth within the Finance practice. You will partner with officers, case managers, and the Talent team to optimize pipelines, balance workloads, and foster development opportunities.

This role oversees staffing for billable/non-billable work, mentors consultants, and drives strategic staffing plans while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced, hybrid