Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Director, Private Capital Institute, Stanford Law School, Executive Education
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $179K/yr
5+ years expStanford Law School is home to the Private Capital Institute, which focuses on executive education and research in private markets. The Director will lead the Institute, shaping its agenda, developing programs, and fostering partnerships to elevate practice and policy in private capital.
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Responsibilities
Lead Industry Thought Leadership: Set the thematic roadmap; originate and co‑author practitioner white papers and case studies; secure industry data partnerships; develop an editorial calendar that surfaces timely, actionable insights. Lead and oversee development, implementation, administration, and operations of new Institute.Lead strategic planning for the Institute
Leverage and Expand Networks: Represent the Institute to the broader university, external community, and other stakeholders. Provide expert consultation related to program development, funding opportunities, or other specialty area.Activate C‑suite, investment manager, institutional investor, advisor, and regulator relationships to recruit speakers, sponsors, and collaborators; build an advisory bench and community of recurring contributors
Launch & Scale Operations: Stand up the Institute’s brand and governance; create repeatable playbooks for events, executive education, and custom offerings; ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery
Develop Programs & Partnerships: Design the Private Capital Summit (flagship) and targeted convenings (e.g., Regulatory Exchange, GC Councils); scope client needs and align faculty/industry experts
Drive Revenue: Build sponsorship/major‑gift pipelines; craft tiered benefits; set pricing for programs/custom engagements; track conversion, renewals, and multi‑year commitments in partnership with Development
Steward Reputation & Communications: Develop outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships and fundraising/funding. Set quality standards for participant experience and content; coordinate announcements and media with SLS Communications; measure and publish impact
Build the Team (upon fundraising success): Hire and mentor staff across programs, partnerships, and content/research; institute performance management and professional development
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree and five years of relevant experience in area of specialization or combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience
Experience managing a budget and developing financial plans
Experience developing program partnerships and funding sources
Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources
Advanced oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization
Ability to oversee and direct staff
Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans
Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations
Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures
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