Help build an initiative that ensures the pre-eminence of the GSB as a top school for Investing serving relevant students, faculty, alumni, and employers.
Work under the general direction of GSB leadership to develop, implement, and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the Initiative for Investing. Participate in strategy development (research and analyze investing program, research, and curricular needs), long-range planning (design, develop, implement and market programs to meet those needs), and partnership development (develop relationships, collaborate, and communicate with stakeholders - students, faculty, alumni, peer schools, vendors). Analyze and improve program effectiveness.
This role is a 13-month fixed term assignment starting August, 2026 to August 31, 2027.
Core Duties*:
Develop and manage Initiative for Investing (IFI) programs
Drive content development for existing IFI programs: Academic Prep: MBA Finance and Capstone, ISIP (Investing Summer Internship Program), and Investor Summit
Conduct research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders (students, clubs, alumni, faculty, industry employers)
Design new programs (eg. for family offices and/or emerging fund managers), conferences/gatherings, student extracurriculars, club collaborations
Implement programs and assign resources
Market and communicate to appropriate stakeholders
Make program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs
Develop investing-related content
Assist faculty and lecturers in developing curricular framework, courses, cases, and other course materials; Review course feedback and make recommendations
Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research, aligning faculty interests, market needs, and data availability
Develop relationships in the industry to support content needs
Maintain awareness and knowledge of latest industry trends and market forces across all assets of investing, eg. AI on the industry
Write and edit complex financial content for program activities to resonate with specific stakeholders (GSB faculty, students, and alumni)
Support and contribute to and inform strategic planning for the Initiative for Investing
Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends
Formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and recommendations to achieve the goals of the initiative
Contribute to and inform on strategic planning and related funding and financial sustainability
May advise, coach, and mentor students and other stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience. Knowledge and functional experience of the investing industry and advanced degree are preferred.
Graduating or recent graduate of the Stanford GSB MBA program is greatly preferred because of the need to understand current GSB MBA student curriculum, programs and culture.
Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources
Demonstrated success overseeing and executing programs, including conference planning
Excellent oral and written communication. Collaborative.
Excellent strategic and analytical skills
Excellent self-starter. Entrepreneurial, organized with a drive for results.
Ability to oversee and supervise staff and vendors/contractors
Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
Ability to work a hybrid schedule, if local to the Bay Area
Ability to work occasionally evenings and weekends
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years investing experience, in any asset class
Enthusiasm for developing GSB curriculum and program
Resides in the Bay Area or NYC
The expected pay range for this position at 100% FTE is $116,966 to $150,114 per year for a hybrid employee located in the Bay Area. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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.
* 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.
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