Associate Director, Program Development Stanford University - 4.2 Stanford, CA Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Training program design for professional development Financial operations Stakeholder engagement Staff supervision Program design Program management Team supervision Overseeing academic program planning 5 years Faculty collaboration Regulatory compliance Online learning activities Trend analysis Needs assessment for curriculum design Online learning curriculum development Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Decision making Forecasting Organizational skills Developing e-learning programs Managing budgets as an executive education administrator Management reporting Business planning Budget management in education Online education instructional development Business operations Senior level Corporate instructional development Communication skills Full Job Description Stanford's 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, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. Success at the GSB is defined by The GSB Way - a commitment to shared purpose, community, and excellence in all that we do. We seek individuals who elevate themselves and those around them through the practice of academic candor, generous collaboration, and bringing curiosity and rigor to solving meaningful problems. At the GSB, impact means taking ownership, and contributing to a purpose-driven, collaborative, and high-performing community in service to the institution's mission. Executive Education is responsible for the development and management of GSB's non-degree program offerings. The mission of our organization is to "use GSB faculty ideas to inspire global leaders to change their thinking and drive positive impact throughout their organizations." Executive Education also provides an ideal vehicle for the GSB to experiment with innovation in both content and pedagogy. The Executive Education Product and Business Development team of the Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks an Associate Director of Program Development. Program development is a collaborative and iterative process involving faculty, corporate client partners, and other Stanford units, to create meaningful and impactful learning experiences for senior corporate executives. The Associate Director, Program Development is responsible for program and curriculum design across in-person, online, and blended modalities. This could be in the context of creating open enrollment programs for individual leaders, custom programs for clients from organizations around the world, or other educational products. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week

Core Duties :

Lead the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise. Evaluate programs or functions, policies and procedures. Identify issues, and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies and procedures. Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function. Represent the program or function within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies. Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications and compliance. May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting. Assess training needs and may develop associated training. May direct and/or supervise staff. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines. Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness. Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals. Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills. Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Strong relevant subject matter knowledge. Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.