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Administrative Associate Jobs in Stanford, CA at Stanford University
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The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University supports and advances teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Our mission is to provide and coordinate programs and services that minimize safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks in a manner consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship. We are comprised of 9 technical groups, with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and dynamic.
The Stanford University Fire Marshal’s Office (SUFMO) of EH&S provides comprehensive services to the Stanford community encompassing all aspects of Fire Safety. The Stanford University Office of Emergency Management (OEM) serves as the administrative function charged with creating the framework within which the University can reduce vulnerability and sensitivity to hazards and cope with crisis and disasters. In addition to providing routine EH&S program services, the EH&S staff provides support as needed during university emergencies. All EH&S staff are to comply with governmental regulations and University policies and procedures regarding health and safety and are expected to serve as strong models and advocates for research health and safety.
Our VPDoR Diversity Journey:
We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We listen to and value all colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to the advancement and development of a respectful community.
We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.
EH&S is seeking anAdministrative Associateto provide excellent administrative and operational support to our departmental Fire Protection Group as well as our Office of Emergency Management team. Working under the general supervision of the EH&S Facilities Operations Manager, you will become familiar with our numerous operational programs and move forward the essential and impactful work our staff undertake. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse experiences and backgrounds, broadly defined. This is an exciting time for a motivated, outcomes-oriented individual to join our department and to make an immediate impact on the Stanford community’s health and safety.
In this role, you will:
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…
Title: Administrative Associate
Company: Stanford University
Location: Stanford, CA
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