This is a ten-month fixed term position.
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Residing in Silicon Valley, the heart of innovation, Stanford GSB has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, push the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offer a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We strive to change lives, change organizations, and change the world.
Under the supervision of the Director of Convening, Programs and Operations (CPO), lead and manage producing the Stanford China Economic Forum, a 1-day, high-level conference, which will be held in Shanghai in October 2020. Serve as project leader on this complex, large-scale event, including responsibility for reports and financial management.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.
Your primary responsibilities include:
- Serve as project manager of the Stanford China Economic Forum: Scope out project tasks/team assignments, create work plans and schedules, monitor progress, and meet milestones.
- Publish weekly status report to key stakeholders.
- Oversee and work with an event management company to produce this quality, multi-faceted event.
- Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners.
- Act as department representative at cross-departmental project meetings.
- Operate as account manager on deliverables, program metrics, and status reports.
- Work cross-departmentally to prepare and manage program budget.
- Recommend and schedule events into appropriate venues.
- Oversee registration strategy and logistics.
- Be flexible to completing any other additional assigned duties.
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.
- Superior project and event management skills.
- Ability to manage a diverse team of staff and contingent labor, holding them to deadlines and the highest quality output.
- Demonstrated experience with financial management of complex event budgets requiring excellent analytical skills.
- Extreme attention to detail and deadlines; ability to prioritize and manage complex workflows.
- Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills. Must be well organized and detailed oriented.
- Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
- Demonstrated high level of confidence in making strategic decisions, good judgment, and innovative and creative problem-solving skills.
In addition, our preferred requirements include:
- Fluent in Mandarin.
- 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.
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.
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