Associate Director, Curricular Ecopreneurship Programs
Company: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Stanford's Graduate School of Business 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's new Ecopreneurship Programs operate at the
intersection of the Graduate School of Business and the new
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS). The Graduate School
of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation for immersive and
innovative entrepreneurship programs. And SDSS draws on a deep
understanding of Earth, climate, and society to create solutions at
a global scale. The new Ecopreneurship Programs leverage the
strengths of both schools to inspire and support students from
across Stanford University to explore climate and sustainability
challenges facing our planet and to utilize entrepreneurship and
innovation to create impactful solutions.The Ecopreneurship
Programs team is seeking an Associate Director (AD) to lead the
planning and execution of an array of curricular programs serving
students and faculty from across the university, outlined below.
-Please submit both a resume and cover letter expressing what makes
you interested in the position and how your skills and capabilities
align with the job requirements. We read the cover letters; they
are important in our initial consideration of applications.This is
a full-time two-year Fixed-Term position and is campus-based with
limited hybrid flexibility which requires four days/week onsite
presence.Your primary responsibilities include:Lead all strategic
planning and implementation of curricular ecopreneurship programs,
including:
- Work closely with faculty across the university to help develop
syllabi, curriculum, and logistical infrastructure for key
ecopreneurship courses. Particularly in the first year, this role
will support the development of a new course on scaling
sustainability innovations.
- Assist in the logistical coordination and execution of some key
ecopreneurial courses throughout the year as needed.
- Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and
explain trends related to the intricate landscape of
sustainability-focused classes and programs across the university;
formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations
to achieve the goals of the program or function.
- Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new
curricular programming to meet the needs of ecopreneurial students
across campus.
- Regularly advise students and faculty about classes and other
resources available to them across the university as they pursue
learning about ecopreneurship -
- Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning
and related funding and financial sustainability.
- May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients on their
particular ecopreneurial projects.
- Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program
communications, development, partnerships, and
fundraising/funding.
- Coach and mentor program staff.
- Center equity and inclusion in your work and interactions with
othersTo be successful in this position, you will bring:
- Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or
combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs
with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and
developing financial plans.
- Ability to develop program partnerships and funding
sources.
- Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting
fluency in area of specialization.
- Ability to oversee and direct staff.
- Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans.
- Excellent program/project management skills. Ability to plan,
organize, and implement a program with a high volume of diverse
activities across multiple programs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and a comfort working with a
wide variety of personalities
- Autonomy and inherent motivation to create high-quality
work
- Excellent attention to detail -
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent data analysis skills enabling the assessment of
program impact, and uncovering opportunities for continuous program
improvement.In addition, preferred requirements include:
- A broad awareness of the multitude domestic and global
environmental sustainability issues and an ability to quickly get
up to speed on any specific issue
- Experience teaching or developing curriculum for any age group
-
- Experience or familiarity with, and interest in,
entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial learning, or startups.
- Experience working in higher education
- The ability to empathize with or relate to the population of
students across the university -
- Being comfortable navigating ambiguity, and the spirit to
"build the airplane while it's flying"
- Ability to build structure and processes where there are
none
- Experience and comfort with Google Suite products (e.g. Gmail,
Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Docs, etc.) which the GSB uses
heavilyThe expected pay range for this position is $94,000 to
$130,000.00 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.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.* 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.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
expressing what makes you interested in the position and how your
skills and capabilities align with the job requirements and
r--sum-- along with your online application.Graduate School of
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