Program Manager

Stanford Graduate School of Business

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.

The Executive Education department at the Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks a Program Manager. The Program Manager will work to plan, manage, and execute high-touch executive education programs, both online and on-campus, for senior corporate executives. The position involves overseeing program logistics and ensuring a seamless participant experience.

The Program Manager also supports the design and delivery of blended learning experiences that include asynchronous and synchronous components. They will collaborate closely with faculty, vendors, and participants to uphold Stanford GSB's high standards. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing various stakeholders, adjusting to the program's needs, and working outside regular business hours as required.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a team in a supportive academic environment. Stanford GSB offers a culture of innovation and collaboration. Blending learning environments adds variety and complexity to your responsibilities. With the trend towards hybrid education models, you'll be on the cutting edge of executive learning design and part of programs that shape leaders globally, contributing to the growth and transformation of industries.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with the expectation of being onsite in a hybrid setting of at least 2 days per week. Full-time onsite will be required to support specific program operations and work is expected outside of the normal 8 am - 5 pm workday for special programs and events.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Serve as the key logistics contact for assigned face-to-face programs by managing all aspects of logistics, including facilities, lodging, food, evaluations, program materials, and amenities.
• Implement, administer, and evaluate the program's day-to-day activities by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, interpreting policies, developing, revising, and implementing procedures, formulating and evaluating alternative solutions, and making recommendations.
• Manage online learning platforms and facilitate Zoom sessions which may include polls, breakout rooms, and recordings.
• Facilitate weekly teaching team calls between the faculty instructor and the contracted course facilitators.
• Work alongside faculty to produce live online sessions for executive participants (prep the agenda, slides, and presenters for the session, set up for the session's technology needs, be behind the scenes for faculty and participants during the session, and post the session's recording afterward). Note: These sessions tend to require hours slightly outside of the university's normal business hours.
• Provide technical support, course progress encouragement, and course advising for executive participants.
• Set up, distribute, and summarize course evaluations; collect and analyze data, create reports, and reconcile expenses.
• Manage, train, and track course facilitators/coaches.
• Prepare online courses in the Learning Management System (LMS) and documents for the teaching team (roster/gradebook, weekly meeting notes, weekly expected tasks based on the course outline, etc.)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Project management background or a solid ability to balance numerous projects.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where the team seeks innovations, efficiencies and new technology solutions.
• Work with various audiences (from tenured faculty to seasoned contract facilitators/coaches and global executive learners as well as internal colleagues.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Comfort with working both independently and as part of a team.

The expected pay range for this position is $100,023 to $124,516 per year.

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.

Why Stanford is for you:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply

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*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.*