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Associate Director, Staffing and Development
Cornerstone Research. Manage the Finance Staffing team and assigned local office staffing managers .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in staffing and professional development within a professional services environment, with strong project management and analytical skills. Capable of balancing client needs with team development while effectively communicating and collaborating across various stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
12+ Years Experience In Professional ServicesProven Project Management SkillsStrong Business AcumenExcellent Analytical SkillsAbility To Communicate Effectively
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementStrategic Operational PlanningMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailAbility To Handle Sensitive MattersDesire To Take InitiativeAbility To Work Under PressureStrong Interpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
StaffingProfessional DevelopmentConsulting EnvironmentLegal EnvironmentUtilization Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the Finance Staffing team and assigned local office staffing managers
- Work with officers and case managers to monitor a changing pipeline of projects, deadlines, and priorities
- Lead project staffing for billable and non-billable projects while accounting for case needs, development needs, and timing
- Provide leadership and guidance on key issues at each consultant level
- Coach team members on incorporating development considerations into creative staffing solutions
- Reconcile staffing and development considerations with business needs
- Communicate staffing determinations effectively with relevant stakeholder groups
- Work with Officers to create fair and comparable utilization across the practice
- Provide consultants opportunities to work on varied matters and with diverse staff
- Balance development opportunities with client needs
- Develop professional relationships with consultants and understand their aspirations, experiences, strengths, development needs, and relevant personal circumstances
- Maintain dialogue with case managers and advisors to align staffing decisions with skill and professional development goals
- Anticipate, identify, and address challenging staffing issues
- Collaborate with Staffing, Practice Leadership, Practice Management, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and HR
- Provide oversight and guidance to firm-wide staffing and development team members
- Support the Director in managing the firm-wide staffing and development function
Requirements
What you’ll need- 12+ years of broad-based experience in a professional services, legal or consulting environment, with a demonstrated focus on staffing and professional development
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Ability to implement comprehensive short-term and long-term strategic operational plans from broadly stated business objectives
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Proven project management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment and under pressure and conflicting circumstances
- Desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Strong business acumen and ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
- Mindset to provide superior service
- Ability to commute to one of the company’s U.S. offices in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Washington, DC, to comply with the hybrid work policy of 2–3 days per week in office
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Advanced degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual performance bonus with a target of 17.5%
- Comprehensive healthcare options
- Monthly wellness subsidy
- Complimentary access to premium wellness apps
- Robust retirement savings plans
- Hybrid work model with telecommuting flexibility
- Generous paid time off
- Fertility treatments support
- Parental leave
- Back-up childcare
- Eldercare services
- Concierge assistance for personal errands
- Pet care support
- Mentorship
- Continuous learning
- Vibrant, inclusive community
- Meaningful learning and development opportunities
- Social events