Director, MBA Career Advising & Education

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. MBA degree is strongly desired. Experience in a business role is strongly desired.
• Team player committed to proactive communication, collaboration and engagement with other CMC teams including operations and employer engagement, GSB managers and staff, key stakeholders, alumni, career center peers and 3rd party resource providers.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in sectors, industries and employers who do or could hire GSB students and alumni.
• Able to operate with a high degree of personal accountability and commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and with an unwavering focus on working to achieve best, balanced, optimal outcomes.
• Able to manage projects from start-to-finish, defining and executing business processes, and evaluating, improving or augmenting existing projects, programs, and processes.
• Advanced presentation and communication skills to clearly, engagingly and effectively communicate information to students, alumni, employers, peers and all levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable and innovative in an environment where change is ubiquitous and student, alumni, employer and peer demands and expectations are in flux.
• Exceptional in establishing rapport and building relationships.
• Excellent listener and strong orientation and skill in collaborating, negotiating, and integrating.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic management skills.
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Understanding of underlying technological needs and requirements.
• User knowledge of Google productivity applications, spreadsheet analysis and AI tools.

The expected pay range for this position is $130,949 to $181,000 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

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 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.