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.
Executive Education is responsible for the development and management of all the school’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.
Executive Education is seeking a Director for Stanford LEAD: the GSB’s flagship online yearlong, cohort-based program for mid- to senior-level professionals around the world. In this role, you will guide the strategic direction, operational excellence, and long-term vision for LEAD - serving as the program’s product leader while partnering closely with faculty, course facilitators, and cross-functional teams across ExecEd.
As Director, you will oversee both the enrollment lifecycle and the learner experience, functioning much like a product owner who deeply understands user needs, identifies opportunities, and drives continuous improvement. Your work will include managing admissions processes, shaping well-balanced cohorts, and collaborating with marketing and outreach teams to understand trends and support sustainable growth. At the same time, you’ll steward the academic and community journey for thousands of global learners each year, supporting curriculum innovation, strengthening engagement, and ensuring LEAD continues to meet the evolving needs of diverse professionals worldwide. You will also lead and develop a team of staff responsible for executing core program functions and ensuring a high-quality experience across the learner journey.
This is a highly visible leadership role within Executive Education, blending strategic customer journey management, academic stewardship, and cross-functional program leadership.
This is a full-time 100% FTE hybrid position with the expectation to be on-site at the Stanford campus a minimum of 2 days a week.
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The expected pay range for this position is $162,809 - 188,000 per annum.
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