Program Developer, Custom and Executive Programs

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Program Developer for Custom and Executive Programs. The role supports the Center for Global & Online Education, delivering 30–35 programs annually across live virtual, online, in-person, and blended formats.

The position is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days on campus, offering a base salary range of $97,298–$124,375 per year, plus benefits. Requires collaboration with Stanford faculty and corporate clients to design impactful learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing products/programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver custom executive education programs within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Work with faculty and speakers to develop and deliver programs across teaching modalities.
• Partner with corporate clients to assess learning needs and design programs.
• Communicate with multiple stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the program.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Program development

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Program Developer, Custom and Executive Programs

Stanford, CA, United States (Hybrid)

Job Description

This position has been deemed critical by the School of Engineering Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.

Note - This is a 2 year fixed term position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US to be considered for this position.

Work Arrangement: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days/week working at the Stanford main campus, subject to operational needs.

Budgeted Salary: The budgeted base salary range for this position is $97,298 to $124,375 per annum.

The School of Engineering

Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk‑takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.

The Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education (CGOE), part of Stanford Engineering, seeks a positive, highly motivated, client‑focused, and team‑oriented Program Developer to join our Custom and Executive Education team. Our team designs and delivers roughly 30-35 custom executive education programs each year for global corporate and government clients, bringing Stanford faculty expertise to leaders around the world in live virtual, online asynchronous, in‑person, and blended formats. In this fast‑paced environment, the successful candidate should have the ability to manage multiple programs, possess a strong attention to detail, thrive in a deadline driven environment, and possess exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to effectively and inclusively interact with people across cultures.

In this role, you will partner with Stanford faculty and speakers to develop and deliver high‑impact programs, and work directly with corporate clients to understand their learning and development needs and translate them into thoughtful program design. You will work closely with experienced Program Developers, Program Managers, and Events Managers, and with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. During live virtual and in person events, it is expected that the Program Developer will be responsible for making decisions in the best interest of the program, the attendees, and the University.

This is a wonderful department that works well as a team! If you are looking for a position in a high energy, mission driven environment, this is the job for you!

In this role, you will:

• Deliver custom executive education programs within scope, on time, and within budget, achieving high client satisfaction.
• Work with Stanford faculty and speakers to develop and deliver impactful programs across teaching modalities (in‑person, online, and blended).
• Partner with corporate clients to assess their learning and development needs and design new programs or execute existing ones to help them reach their learning goals.
• Communicate and partner effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders throughout the program development and implementation lifecycle.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in support of the evolving needs of the team.
• Occasionally work early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends to support live virtual and in‑person program delivery across time zones
• Occasionally travel to support on‑campus and off‑site program events

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in executive education, professional education, learning and development, or a related field.
• Experience working with faculty, subject matter experts, or senior‑level speakers.
• Experience assessing client needs and designing programs or solutions to meet them.

Physical Requirements*:

• Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks.
• Occasionally lifts boxes of program materials and pushes supply carts between storage and event locations
• Occasionally sort/file paperwork.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

Execute product/ program plan definition, and detailed rolloutschedule, including collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Collaborate with marketing team to develop and execute amarketing plan, assessing, and revising as necessary to meetgoals.

Implement conversion strategy to meet product/programgoals.

Deliver an experience that leads to high customer satisfactionand advocacy for the program.

Conduct analysis and make recommendations regarding the directionof the program or product.

Actively participates in efforts to improve processes, programsand business across the department.

Coordinate with vendors and consultants on specificprograms.

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or acombination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with managing products/programs.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projectssimultaneously.

Knowledge of various marketing elements (e.g. pricing, audience,channels, communication).

Ability to work independently to meet expected deadlines andschedules.

Demonstrated ability to understand the target audience lifecycleand ability to convert leads into new business.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Pay Range $97,298-$124,375
• Pay Frequency Annually
• Fixed Term Y
• Full time or Part time Full Time
• Regular or Temporary Regular

Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full‑time positions.

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications 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 accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

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.

Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific 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 work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relationships.

Why work at Stanford

World-changing work in a culture of continuous learning

An inspiring community that values collaboration

High-quality health and wellness benefits that put you and your family first

Access to world‑class education and career development, with tuition reimbursement, training assistance, and more