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Administrative Associate 3 (Hybrid) Jobs in Stanford, CA at Stanford University
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The Department of Chemical and Systems Biology is seeking a 100% FTE Administrative Associate 3 (Hybrid) to provide administrative support to several faculty and their labs members with limited supervision. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently as well as within a team, demonstrate outstanding communication and relationship building skills, have an attention to details, and be proactive and multi-task with ease.
With 12 faculty, 49 graduate students, and 44 postdoctoral fellows, the department seeks to advance biomedical science through molecular and quantitative approaches, focusing on basic science research and translating laboratory discoveries into new clinical therapies. The department is one of the premier systems biology departments in the country, attracting stellar graduate students and fellows who advance to positions as top scientists and academic leaders in their field.
Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, is one of the world’s leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
Supporting that mission is a staff of more than 10,000 which is rooted in a culture of excellence and values, innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends, and benefits that increase financial stability to promote healthy and fulfilling lives. An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.
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 events 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.
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Title: Administrative Associate 3 (Hybrid)
Company: Stanford University
Location: Stanford, CA
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