Director, Center for Social Innovation

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Advanced degree or a combination of education, training, and/or and experience. Typically five or more years of relevant experience in the area of specialization and five or more years relevant experience managing staff with proven success advancing team culture, performance, and development.
• A combination of strategic thinking and appreciation for the rigors of operations
• Experience with impact-driven organizations and fluency with social innovation frameworks
• Enthusiasm for the potential of the GSB’s aspiring impact leaders and the incredible power of the Stanford community to accelerate their work
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong written and public speaking skills to effectively educate, inform, and inspire internal and external audiences
• The interpersonal, networking, and diplomacy skills fostering trust and credibility as needed to maintain collaborative relationships with varied stakeholders and to manage and motivate volunteers
• Comfort with technology and data management. Strong analytical skills to review and assess complex data; Experience building and maintaining spreadsheets
• The ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced role and organization
• Demonstrated maturity, judgment and decision-making skills

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

• General awareness of the social innovation / social entrepreneurship landscape, including social enterprises, impact investors, grant makers, nonprofit and governmental organizations 
• A broad awareness of domestic and global social and environmental issues and an ability to quickly get up to speed on any specific issue
• An understanding of the nonprofit and for-profit funding landscape for social entrepreneurs
• An interest in policy as it affects opportunities for impact 
• The ability to relate to the population of business school students 
• The humility necessary to empower others, both faculty and students, and find meaning in nurturing and supporting emerging leaders and rising academic talent
• An appreciation for the role of knowledge and ideas and an understanding of the dynamics of academia
• Experience working in higher education

* 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 his or her job.

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.

Why Stanford is for You

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

• Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a Ted Talk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
• A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
• A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.