Research Admin Associate
Company: Stanford University
Location: Stanford
Posted on: October 2, 2024
Job Description:
Stanford University is seeking an Administrative Associate 3 to
provide administrative or operational support with limited
supervision for the Stanford Brain Tumor Center. May be responsible
for leading other administrative staff or subordinates. Duties
include*:
Act on behalf of the supervisor,
department manager, or chair in regards 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.Administrate and prepare for
submission grants in support of BTC activities.* - Other duties may
also be assigned EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):High school
diploma and four years of administrative experience, or combination
of education and relevant experience. College degree preferred.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating
complex initiatives and events.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(REQUIRED):
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.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Constantly perform desk-based
computer tasks.Frequently sitting.Occasionally stand/walk,
reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp
forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts,
lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.Rarely
twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.* - 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.WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates
the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and
with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates
commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety;
communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors
based on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to
comply with all applicable University policies and procedures,
including but not limited to the personnel policies and other
policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, The
expected pay range for this position is $39.46 to $44.30 per
hour.Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good
faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for
a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be
determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope
and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the
selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal
equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable
jobs.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of
the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ()
provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of
benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the
rewards package for this position may be discussed during the
hiring process.Consistent with its obligations under the law, the
University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and
employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process
should contact Stanford University Human Resources at
stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a
.Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by
positions in this job classification and are not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and
responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs
without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level
of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as
assigned.
Keywords: Stanford University, Pleasanton , Research Admin Associate, Administration, Clerical , Stanford, California
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