Associate Director, MBA Career Advising & Education
Stanford University
About this position
Position Description
Develop, manage, and deliver virtual and in-person programs that educate first and second year MBA students on career transitions, job search strategies and tactics, and career management topics to help our students and alumni achieve their career goals. Provide expertise in career management topics, in various settings including as facilitator, panel participant, webinar host, and more. Coach and advise first and second year MBA students and recent graduates 1:1 on career transition strategy, balancing career and life, career storytelling, networking, career search tactics, negotiation and more. Manage career education content delivery across platforms including MyGSB, Canvas, and CareerHub. Work in collaboration with members of the MBA Career Advising and Education team, the broader CMC team, and with key partner groups across the GSB. Collect, manage and analyze student and alumni data to understand career needs and evaluate the effectiveness of our offerings
Qualifications
To be successful in this position, you will bring: 10+ years navigating a senior-level business career in corporate settings. Demonstrated expertise in career management and career transitions, ideally within a higher education setting. Exceptional presentation skills, including both development of high quality visual presentations (Google Slides) and verbal presentation and facilitation skills. Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including confidence in engaging with GSB students, alumni and stakeholders Exceptional level of attention to detail and follow-through with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment Experience with data pulls, data analysis, reporting, and survey tools to develop insights Ability to own projects from start-to-finish, defining and executing business processes, and to evaluate and improve existing projects and processes Ability to manage differing interests of stakeholders and ability to create a collaborative environment where everyone feels heard and considered Demonstrated sound judgment in situations requiring sensitivity & confidentiality Four-year college degree In addition, preferred requirements include: Advanced degree; MBA is preferred. Knowledge of career development resources, including self-assessment, networking, resumes, cover letters, interviews, offer evaluation, and negotiation strongly preferred Co-Active or similar coach training or equivalent experience desired This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position at 100% FTE is $129,270.83 to $175,000 per annum for Stanford Work Locations. The position is hybrid for candidates living in the bay area. The expectation is to work onsite between 3-5 days per week, and work the balance of time virtually as responsibilities permit. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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. Why Stanford is for you: Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. 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Job Location
🔍 Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, United States