Faculty Assistant II
- Employer
- Stanford University
- Location
- Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, United States
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
- Respond to inquiries and determine and take appropriate action as required. Serve as a resource regarding a defined set of policies and procedures.Highly motivated to perform duties associated with scheduling, organizing, and operating conferences, seminars, and events, including recommending vendors for services, creating budget requirements for dean’s approval, overseeing the production and distribution of materials, coordinating logistics, and serving as liaison with internal and external vendors.Skills include writing or editing communications; coordinate production (formatting, copying, etc.) and dissemination of documents, including presentations, course handouts, grant proposals, conference presentations and handout materials, complex reports, brochures, and displays.Plan and schedule calendar(s) based on consultation, resolve calendaring conflicts, and arrange travel in compliance with unit, university, and sponsor policies.Process and monitor financial transactions, which may include researching and resolving discrepancies.May serve as the point of contact for general maintenance, health and safety, and other facility concerns within the unit(s); report any incidents or potential safety problems to appropriate representatives. Track completion of required training.Maintain approved content on websites.May guide and train new staff and/or contingent workers including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, and reviewing work for quality and timeliness.
- High school diploma and minimum of three years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.The ability to adhere to strict time-line schedules that coordinate with daily and quarterly academic calendars.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to prioritize and multitask based on deadline requirements.Strong organizational skills (written/verbal) and strong attention to detail.Experience working effectively in team settings.Demonstrated success in following through and completing assigned tasks.
- Extensive administrative experience in an academic business school environment is desired.Familiarity with academic customer-service programs for faculty, students, alumni, visiting scholars, and University visitors.Successful work experience as an Administrative or Office Assistant, in an academic, research, or business setting, serving at ten Faculty or managers in a high-traffic customer service environment.
- Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ride-sharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 4097
- Employee Status: Regular
- Grade: E
- Requisition ID: 106052
- Work Arrangement : On Site
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