Program Developer, Custom and Executive Programs

Job Description

This position has been deemed critical by the School of Engineering Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.

Note - This is a 2 year fixed term position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US to be considered for this position.

Work Arrangement: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days/week working at the Stanford main campus, subject to operational needs.

Budgeted Salary: The budgeted base salary range for this position is $97,298 to $124,375 per annum.

The School of Engineering

Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.

In This Role, You Will

• Deliver custom executive education programs within scope, on time, and within budget, achieving high client satisfaction.
• Work with Stanford faculty and speakers to develop and deliver impactful programs across teaching modalities (in-person, online, and blended).
• Partner with corporate clients to assess their learning and development needs and design new programs or execute existing ones to help them reach their learning goals.
• Communicate and partner effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders throughout the program development and implementation lifecycle.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in support of the evolving needs of the team.
• Occasionally work early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends to support live virtual and in-person program delivery across time zones
• Occasionally travel to support on-campus and off-site program events

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in executive education, professional education, learning and development, or a related field.
• Experience working with faculty, subject matter experts, or senior-level speakers.
• Experience assessing client needs and designing programs or solutions to meet them.

Physical Requirements*

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally lifts boxes of program materials and pushes supply carts between storage and event locations
• Occasionally sort/file paperwork.

Responsibilities

Core Duties

• Execute product/ program plan definition, and detailed rollout schedule, including collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop and execute a marketing plan, assessing, and revising as necessary to meet goals.
• Implement conversion strategy to meet product/program goals.
• Deliver an experience that leads to high customer satisfaction and advocacy for the program.
• Conduct analysis and make recommendations regarding the direction of the program or product.
• Actively participates in efforts to improve processes, programs and business across the department.
• Coordinate with vendors and consultants on specific programs.

Minimum Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience with managing products/programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of various marketing elements (e.g. pricing, audience, channels, communication).
• Ability to work independently to meet expected deadlines and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the target audience lifecycle and ability to convert leads into new business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.