Assistant Director, PhD Program

Job Description

Stanford's Graduate School of Business (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/) (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We have an outstanding Ph.D. program with 130 doctoral students registered in seven academic fields of study (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Operations and Information Technology, and Political Economy). The program is designed to develop students to become leading scholars and researchers in their respective fields.

The Stanford Graduate School of Business PhD Program seeks an Assistant Director, PhD Program. This is a 7 month fixed position to fill-in for an employee who is on leave.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, PhD Program Administration, the Associate Director, PhD Program plays a key role in the success of the PhD Program. The primary responsibilities for this position during this time will include managing the admissions operations, working with newly admitted students through matriculation, managing events such as Admit Day, maintaining external websites and program intranet, managing the Computer Purchasing Program, and other administrative functions. This person serves as an important information resource to prospective applicants.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with graduate admissions experience who is interested in a student affairs career at Stanford University.

The budgeted salary for this position is $115,000 to $125,000.

This position is expected to be onsite a minimum of 4 days a week.