Executive Director, John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law, Stanford Law School

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience

Juris Doctor degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.  Experience working in nonprofits, governments or their subsidiaries, or private public interest firms as an attorney.  Experience developing trainings, workshops, events, and program partnerships. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Advanced oral, written, and analytical skills.
• Ability to envision and implement programs, workshops, trainings, and events that meet the needs of adult learners.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff and build effective teams.
• Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans.
• Advanced capacity to effectively manage time and multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience working as a public interest attorney.
• Experience working in an educational environment with undergraduate or graduate students.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Sensitivity to diversity of student body and career interests.
• Sense of humor and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

All new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a (1) resume, (2) a list of three professional references, and (3) a cover letter that includes responses to the following questions:

• Why are you interested in stepping into this kind of position?
• If you could go back in time, what kind of programs or support would you have wanted as a public interest law student?   
• Describe your experience working with individuals with identities different from yours and your approach to bridging those differences, including class, race, ethnicity, political opinion, physical or mental ability, gender identity, and religion.
• Describe two to three experiences you have had developing new programs, courses, or trainings for adult learners and how you approach creating educational programs.

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.

Working Conditions:

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally.
• Occasional overnight travel.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $126,000 to $160,000 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.

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.

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.

Note: 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.