Associate Dean of Executive Education

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant leadership experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership, organizational planning and change management skills. This requires proven, hands-on operational leadership.
• An ability to design for the unknown from a solid foundation in utilizing leading-edge marketing, programming and technology.
• A results orientation in complex environments; demonstrated judgment in balancing inclusive collaboration and decisive accountability.
• Solid business management, market intelligence and financial forecasting skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of influence and diplomacy, persuading a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Courage to challenge entrenched views and pursue non-traditional opportunities with data, insights and vision.
• Demonstrated creativity in problem solving, critical analysis, and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors, curious mindset, humble demeanor. A coaching orientation towards the management of others.
• Demonstrated passion for our institutional mission of education and research.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• B2B and B2C product delivery excellence in higher education, tech or commercial industry.
• Proven success collaborating with and supporting faculty and/or best-in-class subject matter experts.
• Affinity with adopting and exploiting new tools and technologies (AI) in the development of products and acquisition of customers.
• Advanced degree desired; MBA preferred.

The expected pay range for this position at 100% FTE is $237,369 - $335,763 per year.

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:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply

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* 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.