Corporations and Society Initiative Director

Stanford Graduate School of Business

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.

The GSB seeks a Corporations & Society Initiative Director reporting to faculty directors and the director of the Research HUB, to help enable and empower the GSB community and all citizens to be active participants in the collective effort of effective governance. The Initiative focuses on raising awareness and promoting critical engagement on how to create and maintain trust and accountability in institutions in the private and public sector and ensure that they serve society’s interest. We foster big-picture thinking that spans academic disciplines, and bring together and combine expertise from business, government, media, and academia to deepen our understanding of the challenges and to find workable solutions. This is a two-year fixed-term position.

Are you passionate about this mission, energetic and creative about achieving its objectives, and able to engage broadly for positive change? Then this position may be the right fit for you!

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Lead and implement programs and activities to inform and educate leaders and the public by working with faculty and GSB administration to present high-quality research and policy analysis and generate informed discussion of the interaction between corporations and society and how well-designed policies can enable corporations to serve society best.
• Oversee the development and implementation of interdisciplinary seminars and discussion series with speakers drawn from academia and the private and public sectors who bring diverse perspectives and expertise and engage students and faculty.
• Oversee the development and implementation of conferences and other events on important topics such as transparency, the workings of legal systems in the corporate context, political engagement by corporations, accountability, disclosure rules, and related issues.
• Provide expert guidance and consultation to GSB faculty members for providing sound analyses to inform the design and enforcement of effective policies to ensure that markets and corporations serve society.  
• Lead in creating and disseminating policy comments, commentary, blog posts, and other materials to ensure maximal reach and impact through GSB and other channels.
• Lead in efforts to partner and collaborate with related programs and activities at GSB, elsewhere at Stanford, and beyond.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Advanced degree in at least one of the following: law, public policy, or a business-related discipline and five years of relevant experience in area of specialization or combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience working in business, policy, or media.
• Advanced oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in an area of specialization.
• Documented experience and passion in pursuit of the stated mission of the initiative.
• Experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Prior experience working in academia and/or directly with academic professionals.
• Proven relationship-building across business, government, and/or media.

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.

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.

* 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.