Associate Director, Entrepreneurship & Management Programs
Company: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 13, 2024
Job Description:
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 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.Stanford
Seed is a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative
working to end the cycle of global poverty. We partner with
entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises
that transform lives, making a positive impact on people,
organizations and the planet. Seed believes that small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the long-term engine of shared
economic prosperity. That's why we provide educational programs and
supportive resources to fuel their growth and scale their
success.As the Associate Director, Entrepreneurship & Management
Programs at Seed, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the
learning journey of entrepreneurs and business leaders across
Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Indonesia. You will be
responsible for the overall delivery and continuous improvement of
Seed's flagship program, the Seed Transformation Program (STP),
ensuring a high-quality learning experience that empowers
participants to drive economic growth and innovation in their
respective regions. The Associate Director, Entrepreneurship &
Management Programs reports to the Director, Entrepreneurship &
Management Programs. They will directly manage a team of three
people, and work with Seed's regional offices in Ghana, Kenya,
India, and Indonesia.This is a full-time hybrid role that requires
regular, on-site work in Seed's offices at the Stanford GSB campus,
with a minimum of at least two days per week, on average.Your
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Program Operations:
- Oversee the administration and delivery of Seed programs,
including course scheduling, faculty coordination, and logistics
with minimal supervision. Manage program timelines, ensuring
milestones are met and key deadlines are adhered to.
- Responsible for analysis, synthesis, and subsequent
recommendations from program monitoring surveys and internal
feedback.
- Ensure that the delivery of STP across all regions is on par,
and the learner experience is seamless.
- Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders
(communications team, global ops team, GSB Teaching and Learning,
etc.) to execute the STP.
- Act as the point person both internally and externally for all
matters regarding the delivery of the STP program.
- Ensure STP program is compliant within the broader scheme of
GSB policies and rules through liaising with various GSB
departments.
- Work with the Seed communications team to deliver all STP
orientation, onboarding, and program communications.
- Monitor the feedback received on STP and put forward strategic
recommendations for changes to the program to Director, EMP.
Determine and implement operational and delivery changes with
minimal supervision.
- Support Director, EMP (as needed) in working with faculty to
update and revise curricula to reflect current trends, research,
and industry needs.
- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement of program
delivery, and collaborate with the Director, EMP on initiatives
innovating on program structure and improved learner outcomes.
- Manage staff of three direct reports to assist in EMP programs
execution and management. Provide guidance, mentorship, and
performance feedback to team members to ensure the successful
implementation of program initiatives.
- Determine and execute on training needs for direct staff and
internal stakeholders on changes to STP program. Empower team
members to take ownership of their projects and initiatives,
fostering a sense of accountability and autonomy.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 ability to establish priorities, manage shifting
priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with
multiple deadlines.
- Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal
channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
- Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis,
initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
- Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a
team.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication
skills.
- Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.
- Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring
supervision.In addition, preferred requirements include:
- Extensive experience in project management and program
operations.
- Proven track record of building and optimizing efficient
processes and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the
ability to oversee and direct staff in cross-functional and
international teams.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced
environment.
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and managing academic
systems (e.g., LMS, CRM, Survey software, etc.).
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal
skills.
- A can-do attitude and growth mindset!
- Previous experience in international contexts or working with
diverse cultural backgrounds is preferred.The expected pay range
for this position is $116,849 to $148,275 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
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 ApplyWe invite you to apply for this position
by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please
submit a cover letter and r--sum-- along with your online
application.* 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 by submitting 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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