Impactful Associate Director, Executive Education Programs

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks an Associate Director of Programs in Executive Education. You’ll lead planning and operations for open enrollment and custom programs, partnering with faculty and corporate clients to drive growth and impact.

The role requires five+ years in program management, strong budgeting and communication skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid on-site setting at Stanford.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with program design and management in a higher education setting preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and operations for open enrollment and custom programs.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities, resources, and timelines.
• Support senior faculty to redesign programs based on market needs and research.
• Develop outreach and client relationship strategies.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and program reporting.
• Assess training needs and contribute to program improvement.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks an Associate Director of Programs in Executive Education. You’ll lead planning and operations for open enrollment and custom programs, partnering with faculty and corporate clients to drive growth and impact.

The role requires five+ years in program management, strong budgeting and communication skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid on-site setting at Stanford.