Senior Conference & Event Lead — Global Programs

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks a Conference and Event Manager for a 1 year-fixed term. The role partners with GSB departments and event owners to plan and execute conferences and events, from high-profile speaker visits to academic conferences, seminars, and executive programs.

You will lead projects, manage a portfolio of events, and support in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats, requiring strong judgment, collaboration, and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing conferences and events.
• Ability to lead projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in higher education/event services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver conferences and events.
• Coordinate with Stanford GSB departments and owners.
• Lead portfolio of events from logistics to execution.

Skills

Event management

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks a Conference and Event Manager for a 1 year-fixed term. The role partners with GSB departments and event owners to plan and execute conferences and events, from high-profile speaker visits to academic conferences, seminars, and executive programs.

You will lead projects, manage a portfolio of events, and support in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats, requiring strong judgment, collaboration, and exceptional customer service.