Associate Director, MBA Career Advising & Education

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• 10+ years navigating a business career in corporate settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in career management and career transitions, ideally within a higher education setting.
• Exceptional presentation skills, including both development of high quality visual presentations (Google Slides) and verbal presentation and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including confidence in engaging with GSB students, alumni and stakeholders
• Exceptional level of attention to detail and follow-through with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment 
• Experience with data pulls, data analysis, reporting, and survey tools to develop insights
• Ability to own projects from start-to-finish, defining and executing business processes, and to evaluate and improve existing projects and processes
• Ability to manage differing interests of stakeholders and ability to create a collaborative environment where everyone feels heard and considered
• Demonstrated sound judgment in situations requiring sensitivity & confidentiality
• Four-year college degree

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Advanced degree; MBA is preferred.
• Knowledge of career development resources, including self-assessment, networking, resumes, cover letters, interviews, offer evaluation, and negotiation strongly preferred
• Co-Active or similar coach training  or equivalent experience desired

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position at 100% FTE is $129,271 to $175,000 per annum for Stanford Work Locations.  The position is hybrid for candidates living in the bay area.  The expectation is to work onsite between 2-5 days per week, and work the balance of time virtually as responsibilities permit.

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 a breadth of 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.

* 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 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.