Administrative Associate 3

Stanford University is one of the world’s most renowned universities.  Sitting in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area among the valley’s most progressive companies, the School of Medicine is seeking candidates to fulfill a highly influential role in the Pathology Department. 

 

You will be working with an unparalleled leading-edge community of faculty and staff that are fundamentally changing the world of health care.  You will have the opportunity to influence and drive change with your innovative ideas, the ability to make a difference and participate in human advancements. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic, and growing all of the time.  

 

 We offer a variety of benefits beyond traditional medical, dental, retirement, and savings options: 

Events and program for children, sports camps, tuition options

World-class intellectual stimulation through learning and development classes, workshops, and onsite conferences from leading-edge speakers and faculty 

Work/life and family-friendly policies and reimbursement

Participation in Stanford’s social responsibility and sustainable programs for a better world

A vibrant university culture that values the uniqueness of each individual

 

We are seeking candidates who are progressive thinkers, see challenges as simply problems to solve, and have the spirit and energy to change the world.

 

About the Department of Pathology: 

The Department of Pathology is a founding department of the Stanford School of Medicine and one of the leading departments in the United States. Our preeminent faculty spans from emerging leaders to highly accomplished physicians and scientists, including a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy. Our mission is to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and basic understanding of the human disease.  This is done through discovery (research), education, and clinical care.

 

About the Position:

The Department of Pathology at Stanford University is hiring a hybrid Administrative Associate 3 to provide administrative or operational support with limited supervision. May be responsible for leading other administrative staff or subordinates.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Act on behalf of the supervisor, department manager, or chair inregards to establishing priorities and identifying and resolvingproblems that are administrative in nature.

• Oversee and/or perform duties associated with scheduling,organizing, and operating complex conferences, seminars, and events,including arranging with vendors for services, overseeing the productionand distribution of materials, administering logistics, and managingevent within budget.

• Compose and draft documents and correspondence for presentations,course handouts, grants, conferences, seminars, and reports. Performsubstantial editing and fact checking. Create, maintain, modify, and/orensure accuracy of content in various unit documents, displays, reports,brochures, social media, and/or websites.

• Plan and schedule calendar(s) with limited consultation, resolvecalendaring conflicts, and arrange travel in compliance with unit,university, and sponsor policies.

• Create complex reports and spreadsheets which may utilizespecialized software and systems.

• Oversee and/or process a variety of complex financialtransactions; produce, monitor, and reconcile budget statements;research, identify, and resolve discrepancies. May assist with capitalor special equipment requests and/or vendor selection.

• Coordinate and monitor routine maintenance services completion.Plan and coordinate office moves and/or minor renovationprojects.

• May lead staff or supervise day-to-day work of student and/ortemporary workers, including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizingworkloads, setting appropriate deadlines, reviewing work for quality andtimeliness, and providing performance review input.

Minimum Education andExperience

High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, orcombination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with officesoftware and email applications.

• Demonstrated success in following through and completingprojects.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent Strong verbal and written communicationskills.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and assign work toothers.

• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.

• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment inmaking decisions.