Associate Director, Gould Negotiation and Mediation Program, Stanford Law School

Associate Director, Gould Negotiation and Mediation Program, Stanford Law School

School of Law, Stanford, California, United States

Administration

Post Date Jun 13, 2025

Requisition # 106664

• NOTE : This position has been deemed critical / has specific funding, has been approved by the Law School for posting, and is exempt from the hiring freeze.

Associate Director, Gould Negotiation and Mediation Program

ONE-YEAR FIXED-TERM POSITION, with the possibility of renewal.

This is a part-time position (22 hours a week) managing the Gould Negotiation and Mediation Program at Stanford Law School. This position will be supervised by the Director of the Martin Daniel Gould Center for Conflict Resolution. Learn more about the program by visiting theGould Negotiation and Mediation Programwebpage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop Negotiation and Mediation Program Initiatives :

Develops initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services of the program. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.

Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.

Expand Gould's simulation database by updating existing simulations; and creating new simulations which includes teaching notes, sample preparation memos, slides, and other support materials. Supervise legal assistant(s).

In collaboration with the Director, conduct an assessment of the current Gould courses and update the courses including sample syllabi, teaching plan and guide, and interactive exercises.

Teach two Gould Negotiation and Mediation Program courses per academic year.

Provide classroom instruction, workshops, and training sessions; assist faculty members teaching conflict resolution courses (including co-teaching where appropriate).

Provide coaching, training, development, and feedback to lecturers. Organizes and facilitates teaching team meetings, orientation sessions, and retreats.

Works with Director in hiring, managing and developing student employees efficiently.

Maintains contact with students, faculty, staff, and administration; and solicits feedback for improved services.

Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate deployment of people, technology and tools, planned training and performance initiatives.

Represents University and University programs competently and professionally.

Prepares progress reports; informs Director of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.

Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and minimum three years of relevant experience or a combination of education, training, and relevant experience. An advanced degree is required (Juris Doctor highly preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Ability to develop program partnerships.

Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.

Ability to oversee and direct staff.

Helpful information you should know :

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.

May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.

Will need to talk on the phone or videoconference with clients, mentors, etc.

Work on evenings or weekends may be required.

You can succeed in this role by having :

Education and interest in Dispute Resolution (e.g., recent experience in negotiation and other conflict resolution courses preferred)

Demonstrated understanding of how a university operates and makes decisions

A positive and professional approach to all constituencies

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Strong PC and Mac skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Google Apps; willingness to learn and master new software

The ability to work independently and complete projects accurately and on time with minimal supervision

Proven ability to thrive in a multi-task, fast-paced environment, including working in a team-centered manner

Ability to prioritize and delegate with minimal supervision

Experience with developing inclusive opportunities for students with a wide range of background and experiences

APPLICATION DEADLINE : June 30, 2025

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 the job.

The expected pay range for this position is $68,640 to $80,765.85 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https : / / cardinalatwork.stanford.edu / benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.

Additional Information

Schedule : Part-time

Job Code : 4112

Employee Status : Fixed-Term

Grade : J

Requisition ID : 106664

Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible