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 creating ideas that deepen and advance the understanding of management and, with those ideas, to develop innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change the world. The school celebrates its centennial in 2025!
GSB Alumni Relations Office
Stanford GSB’s Alumni Relations Office engages and serves the 30,000+ Stanford GSB graduates of the MBA, MS/Sloan, and PhD degree programs and of the Stanford Executive Program. Alumni are integral to the life of the school. They serve as leaders of the 60+ global chapter, admission interviewers, mentors to students, classroom speakers, volunteer leaders, and reunion organizers. The focus areas are:
- Alumni Community & Engagement - partnering with alumni volunteers based on where they live or the affinities with which they engage
- Alumni Education & Outreach - bringing the GSB’s research and teaching to alumni worldwide
- Diverse Alumni Communities - building and strengthening alumni communities that are based on the identities alumni embrace
- Reunions & Special Events - connecting alumni through best-in-class reunion programming and high-impact events
Job Purpose
The Senior Director of Alumni Relations is a strategic leader focused on connecting more than 30,000 Stanford GSB alumni to each other and to the school. This role is a key part of the senior leadership team of GSB External Relations, comprising 50 staff and thousands of alumni volunteers. With a team of 15+ including Alumni Communities & Engagement, Alumni Strategic Outreach & Education, Diverse Alumni Communities, and Reunions & Special Events, this role will channel and convey the voice of Stanford GSB alumni in activities, communications, events, and programs.
Your primary responsibilities include:
- Drive Vision for Alumni Engagement in GSB’s Second Century
- Conceive opportunities during Centennial period to set new standard for alumni engagement
- Apply creativity to improve communication, delivery, and marketing of programs and activities
- Embed data-centric approach to alumni relations throughout activities
- Lead Operations of the Alumni Relations Office
- Provide vision and oversight (including engagement metrics) for organization
- Work closely with managers on specific activities and programs
- Empower Attract, Develop, Motivate, and Retain Staff
- Shape a culture that attracts, develops, excites, and retains high-performing colleagues
- Create opportunities for development and growth to maximize employees’ potential
- Engage Stanford Business School Alumni Association Board
- Identify, cultivate, and support board members; foster and maintain productive relationships between board members and the school
- Oversee all board-related activity, including meetings and the work of related committees, task forces, or working groups
- Represent the GSB and University
- Establish and build relationships with alumni locally, nationally, and globally
- Represent the alumni association at internal and external events and programs
- Collaborate with GSB and Campus Partners
- Build and maintain ties with departments across Stanford GSB and the University to engage and serve alumni
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Valid California Non-commercial Class Driver’s License.
- Ability to obtain a valid passport for international travel. Some local, domestic or international travel will be required.
- Excellent management skills, including a track record of attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining professional staff.
- Strong track record as relationship builder and collaborator. Success in managing and organizing others, including volunteers, is highly preferred.
- Experience in and responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating programs designed to reach, serve, and engage university constituencies.
- Excellent strategic, organizational, and project management skills, and the ability to simultaneously plan and execute multiple projects.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work outdoors.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
- Familiarity with Stanford University, Stanford GSB, and/or alumni relations
- Advanced degree
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.
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.
