Fellows Administrative Coordinator
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Fellows Administrative Coordinator
Stanford University
Job Number: 83537
A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Fellows Administrative Coordinator.
About Stanford University's Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.
Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.
With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Fellows Administrative Coordinator (FAC) provides complex administrative and operational support to Hoover fellows as an integral part of the Research Operations department. These fellow support activities include scheduling, planning meetings, drafting communications, editing documents, and processing financial transactions. The FAC will be a member of an administrative team reporting to the Research Program Manager. The Research Program Manager is responsible for the organization, management, and execution of business and administrative support systems for research initiatives and programs within the Institution.
CORE DUTIES*:
- Act on behalf of the supervisor or Hoover fellows in regards to establishing priorities and identifying and resolving problems that are administrative in nature.
- Research and/or write background information for meetings. Participate in meetings on supervisor's behalf, inform after the fact.
- Oversee and/or perform duties associated with scheduling, organizing, and operating complex conferences, seminars, and events, including arranging with vendors for services, overseeing the production and distribution of materials, administering logistics, and managing event within budget.
- Compose and draft documents and correspondence for presentations, course handouts, grants, conferences, seminars, and reports; perform substantial research editing and fact checking. Create, maintain, modify, and/or ensure accuracy of content in various unit documents, displays, reports, brochures, social media, and/or websites.
- Plan and schedule calendar(s) without prior consultation, resolve calendaring conflicts, and arrange travel in compliance with unit, university, and sponsor policies.
- Create complex reports and spreadsheets which may utilize specialized software and systems. Make recommendations based on reports.
- Oversee and/or process a variety of complex financial transactions; produce, monitor, and reconcile budget statements; research, identify, and resolve discrepancies. May assist with capital or special equipment requests and/or vendor selection.
- Analyze and review material and extract pertinent information for briefing purposes.
- Positions at this level also include one or more of the following duties:
- In conjunction with financial lead and/or principal investigator, assist with sponsored project research proposal submissions and post award administration.
- Responsible for leading the administrative functions of a program or unit.
- Perform human resources transactional support and/or faculty affairs support; coordinate or manage the visa process.
- Oversee or supervise day-to-day work of other administrative or support staff, student and/or temporary workers, including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, reviewing work for quality, timeliness, and providing performance review input.
* Other duties may also be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
High school diploma and six years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Desired/Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Certifications and Licenses:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
*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 his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
WORK STANDARDS:
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 4104
- Employee Status: Regular
- Grade: G
- Department URL: http://www.hoover.org
- Requisition ID: 83537
Job:
Location: Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States
Schedule:
Classification Level:
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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