Associate Director, Rock Center for Corporate Governance

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. JD, LLM, JSD, or PhD required.
• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the international legal regimes that impact corporate governance.
• Proven ability to apply professional experience and judgment in the day-to-day management of complex information-intensive projects and research efforts with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work with a fast-paced team with an energetic and entrepreneurial focus.  A successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of flexibility in managing and performing a wide range of professional tasks while simultaneously managing most of his or her own administrative functions.
• Self-starter who can work collaboratively and independently; must be enthusiastic, flexible, graceful under pressure, discreet, and diplomatic.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and ability to master new subject areas.
• Familiarity with Stanford systems is a plus; knowledge of database concepts, MS Office, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Excel, and basic legal/business on-line research tools required.
• Ability to work some irregular hours to support programming needs, although work outside of regular business hours is relatively uncommon.

The expected pay range for this position is $94,000 to $139,000 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.

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.

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.