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Stanford's Graduate School of Business has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students with 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 like no other. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in service of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. We invite you to be part of this mission.

The GSB is seeking a Program Manager for the upcoming Stanford GSB Centennial Celebration to be part of the Dean’s Office.  This detail oriented and collaborative team member reports to the Centennial Lead and is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of the Centennial Celebration roadmap across our four major objectives for the GSB Centennial Celebration - Engaging our community, Honoring history and showcasing achievements, Elevating impact and possibilities, and Enabling future growth. This role requires a deep appreciation of our GSB's history and contributions and an enthusiasm for aspirational initiatives that underscore our commitment to future excellence.  The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, demonstrated excellence managing in high-profile events, and strong collaborative relationship management experience. This is a highly visible project with senior leadership engagement.  Completion of the Centennial project may lead to growth opportunities.

This is a full-time hybrid role, with the requirement to work onsite at the Stanford campus a minimum of three days per week.

Your primary responsibilities include:

  • Manage execution of a multi-year roadmap of experiences and events for the GSB Centennial Celebration.
  • Plan, implement, and support the evaluation of the Centennial Celebration.
  • Collaborate with Centennial Leadt in resolving complex issues that span organizational boundaries.
  • Coordinate the Centennial Celebration across stakeholder groups including within the GSB, the University, and to the external and internal stakeholders and communities.
  • Support implementation of outreach strategy that includes managing relationships and communications.
  • Collaborate with various teams of staff in the planning and implementation of the Centennial Celebration roadmap of experiences and events.
  • Manage budgets and finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

  • Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions using good business judgment and creative problem-solving.
  • Demonstrated success taking initiative, working independently, and coordinating efforts closely across a team of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.

The expected pay range for this position is $73,000 to $141,000 per year. 

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.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

 
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 TedTalk, 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.
 

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 at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit 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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