Executive Director, John and Terry Levin Center Public Service and Public Interest Law, Sta

Overview

Executive Director, John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law, Stanford Law School (Hybrid Position).

Final date to receive applications:
November 1, 2025. Commitment:
Full-time, Fixed-term for two years with the possibility of renewal. The ideal start date is January 2026. Stanford Law School is encouraging flexible work arrangements with a hybrid work schedule of up to 2 days of telecommuting per week, and additional on-campus presence for programs and events as necessary.

• Provide career counseling to Stanford law students and alumni.
• Develop, implement, and manage Center programs, including the SLS Postgraduate Fellowships Program, the Public Interest/Public Service Mentoring Program, and the Visiting Public Interest Practitioner Program.
• Review programming results, make program improvement recommendations, and implement them.
• Partner with the Associate Dean on strategic planning and lead operational support for the Center.
• Oversee all operational aspects of the Center with support from the Program Manager.
• Teach 1-2 courses per year (including Public Interest Practice Overview), develop curriculum, prep course syllabi, and recruit speakers as needed.
• Research and write content for courses.
• Develop the external outreach strategy with alumni and employers.
• Conduct research supporting the development of the public interest legal sector, including community building and engagement through writing and producing the Center’s newsletter.
• Directly supervise the Program Manager.

• Juris Doctor degree and at least three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience as an attorney in nonprofits, government, or private/public interest firms. Experience developing training, workshops, events, and program partnerships. Experience mentoring young attorneys or law students.

• Ability to develop programs and partnerships.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills with fluency in the legal non-profit/public interest space.
• Ability to envision and implement programs, workshops, trainings, and events for adult learners.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff and build effective teams.
• Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans.
• Advanced capacity to manage time and multiple tasks simultaneously.

• 7 or more years of experience as a public interest attorney.
• Experience in an educational environment with undergraduate or graduate students.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Sensitivity to the diversity of the student body and career interests.
• Sense of humor and ability to work effectively as a team member.

Please submit a (1) resume, (2) a list of three professional references, and (3) a cover letter that includes responses to the following questions:

• Why are you interested in stepping into this kind of position?
• If you could go back in time, what programs or support would you have wanted as a public interest law student?
• Describe your experience working with individuals with identities different from yours and how you bridge those differences (e.g., class, race, ethnicity, political opinion, physical or mental ability, gender identity, religion).
• Describe two to three experiences in developing new programs, courses, or trainings for adult learners and your approach to creating educational programs.
• Note:
  
  The University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform essential functions.

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally and occasionally overnight.

The expected pay range for this position is $111,866 to $146,847 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges as a good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The final offer will reflect factors such as scope of responsibilities, qualifications, department budget, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay.

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. Background checks are required for new staff hires.