Administrative Associate 3

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

39d • $39 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Structural Biology is seeking an experienced Administrative Associate to support multiple faculty members and their labs, along with providing general Departmental support with limited supervision. Our core values emphasize professionalism, integrity, personal responsibility, and service. We are looking for a proactive self-starter with a positive attitude - someone who is resilient, resourceful, and easily adapts to new tasks and changing circumstances. The ideal candidate will thrive in our dynamic culture and embody a customer-centric, collaborative approach. They will demonstrate sound judgement, effective communication skills (both written and oral), and meticulous attention to detail.

Requirements

• High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
• Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and assign work to others.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, ownership, and accountability of all duties, responsibilities, work and projects
• Exceptional planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work, multi-task, and follow-through on work and projects
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the supervisor, department manager, or chair in regard to establishing priorities and identifying and resolving problems 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 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 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) with limited 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate and monitor routine maintenance services completion. Plan and coordinate office moves and/or minor renovation projects.
• May lead staff or supervise day-to-day work of student and/or temporary workers, including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, reviewing work for quality and timeliness, and providing performance review input.
• Other duties may also be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees