Director of Operations, Executive Education, Stanford Law School

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including conflict resolution.

• Proven experience leading complex programs or operations from planning through delivery and post-mortem.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Working knowledge of enrollment and marketing operations (audience, channels, pricing) and how they integrate with Customer Relationship Management (CRM)/Learning Management System (MLS) platforms and finance.

• Ability to operate independently and set clear rhythms (calendars, checklists, dashboards) to meet deadlines and service levels.
  Experience building data-driven operating systems (CRM, LMS, budgeting, reporting) and using dashboards to guide decisions.

• Strong vendor and contract management (venues, A/V, video, catering), including SOWs, service levels, and risk mitigation.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including run-of-show docs, stakeholder updates, and executive-ready summaries.  Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.

• Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $160,294 - $199,273 per annum. 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.

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.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.