Program Manager, Leadership for Society at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

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Job Description:

Program Manager, Leadership for Society🔍Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Administration📅14 hours ago Post Date📅105069 Requisition #


This is a half time (0.5 FTE) position.





Stanford Graduate School of Business



Residing in Silicon Valley, the heart of innovation, Stanford 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, push the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offer a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We strive to change lives, change organizations, and change the world.



Based in the GSB, the Center for Social Innovation (CSI) educates insightful leaders for social and environmental change. The center prepares GSB students to apply their management and leadership skills to solve the world's toughest problems through courses and extra-curricular programs that promote understanding of deeply entrenched social issues, teach the skills needed to address them, inspire a life of action, build community, and reduce the financial burdens of pursuing impact careers. Housed in CSI and led by Professor Brian S. Lowery, the Leadership for Society Program (L4S) provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the most pressing societal issues of today and grow the cultural intelligence necessary to foster open and productive dialog across wide-ranging world views. Its north star is to enable students to be more useful humans.



We are now seeking a Program Manager to support the Leadership for Society Program. The Program Manager will work as part of the CSI team to ensure that GSB students, speakers, and external participants enjoy a high-quality, well-run educational program.The Program Manager will support all areas of the L4S program in a variety of programmatic, communications, and operational tasks including: event planning, researching speakers and themes, logistics, and publicity of L4S programs, courses, and events, including the annual Daring Dialogues conversations series. This position reports to the CSI Director and works closely with the L4S faculty director and affiliated faculty.




The successful candidate will be excited to learn and collaborate as part of a driven, diverse team. They will be relentlessly curious and demonstrate positive stakeholder engagement, project management, attention to detail, keen analytical skills, data analysis experience, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. People who make the most of this opportunity will have a good understanding of topical and future issues leaders will face, knowledge of different stakeholder groups and the channels and messages that resonate with them.They will thrive in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, be effective working both independently and collaboratively, and bring a growth and learning mindset to obstacles and challenges




This hybrid position will be based on Stanford's main campus. Due to the nature of the L4S program, this position must be available to work onsite occasional evenings and weekends for programmatic events.





CORE DUTIES*:



  • Assist faculty and senior staff in managing the development, planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the Leadership for Society program.



  • Assist with event planning, organization, logistics, and publicity of L4S programs, courses, and events, including the annual Daring Dialogues conversations series and multi day simulations.



  • Assist in the administration and delivery of courses. Advise on the development of curriculum. Make recommendations for course improvements.



  • Develop, implement, and assess outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships and fundraising.



  • Produce communications content on the speaker series to be used in external communications on GSB social media pages, YouTube, and paid social media campaigns.



  • Maintain and update L4S pages on GSB internal and external websites.



  • Interface with GSB marketing and communications team; identify and manage external vendors for design, production, marketing, and communications support as needed.



  • Implement online learning platforms and support Zoom sessions, which may include managing polls, breakout rooms, recordings, and attendance tracking.



  • Source, collect and analyze program data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to improve program activities, policies, and operations, and to achieve the goals of the program.



  • Contribute to new program themes, conversation topics, and speakers.



  • Monitor expenses, budgets, and finances of the program. Make recommendations on funding based on program spend.



  • Represent Leadership for Society to students and to the broader university, external community, and other stakeholders. Engage policy makers, industry leaders, and other experts for conversation series.






MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:



  • Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience.



  • Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.



  • Ability to oversee and direct staff.



  • Ability to develop program partnership.



  • Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.



  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule.



  • Ability to travel occasionally.



  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.






PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:



  • Ability to work with a wide range of people including students, faculty members, vendors, and other staff and administrators.



  • Experience with program management, communications, and event planning, including email programs and multi day events with a range of stakeholders.



  • Experience with producing website copy and using a content management system (CMS)



  • Understanding of podcast/webinar production and promotion to a range of professional target audiences





The expected annualized pay range for this position at 100% FTE is $111,866 to $146,847 per year. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 50% FTE position.




Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.


At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.





Why Stanford is for You




Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:



  • Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.



  • A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.



  • A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.



  • Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.



  • Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!


We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.




How to Apply



We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.





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.





The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification 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 accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.




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.Additional Information

  • Schedule: Part-time

  • Job Code: 4112

  • Employee Status: Regular

  • Grade: J

  • Requisition ID: 105069

  • Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible


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