Administrative Associate

The Divisions of Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Pulmonary, Asthma, and Sleep Medicine, and Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care at Stanford University are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Associate 2 to provide comprehensive administrative support to our education programs including scheduling, organizing small events as well as creating and maintaining content for various platforms. The ideal candidate will help ensure the smooth operation of our fellowship programs while providing excellent support to both learners and program directors. This is a temporary and hybrid role 2-3 days per week on-site.

The Divisions are a growing team, including long-tenured faculty, staff, and leadership. The divisions' activities reach all parts of the mission: patient care, education, and research. The AA2 will have a great deal of exposure to all of these areas and will be communicating with a broad range of individuals at the executive level, both internally and externally. Within the Divisions, there is a strong operations team of about 26 people. We are a supportive group that prioritizes well-being, with many team events and opportunities for professional development and personal growth. We value balancing home and work life. We foster an environment that leads to fulfilling and rewarding careers at Stanford University for all staff. The AA2 will also be part of the Department of Pediatrics, the second-largest Department in the School. The Department hosts many events and training opportunities and is a place where staff are nurtured.

Duties Include:

Respond to inquiries, and determine and take appropriate action as required. Serve as a resource regarding a defined set of policies and procedures.

Perform duties associated with scheduling, organizing, and operating conferences, seminars, and events, including recommending vendors for services, overseeing the production and distribution of materials, coordinating logistics, and serving as liaison with internal and external vendors.

Draft and/or generate routine communications; coordinate production (formatting, copying, etc.) and dissemination of documents, such as presentations, course handouts, grant proposals, conference and seminar materials, complex reports, brochures, and displays.

Plan and schedule calendar(s) based on consultation, resolve calendaring conflicts, and arrange travel in compliance with unit, university, and sponsor policies.

Process and monitor routine financial transactions, which may include researching and resolving discrepancies.

Maintain office supplies and equipment; obtain vendor quotations, as needed. Coordinate office moves.

May serve as the point of contact for general maintenance, health and safety, and other facility concerns within the unit(s); report any incidents or potential safety problems to appropriate representatives. Track completion of required training.

Maintain approved content on websites.

May perform human resources transactional support, e.g. time cards, I9s, and/or faculty affairs support.

May guide and train student and/or contingent workers including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, and reviewing work for quality and timeliness.

* Other duties may also be assigned

~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels. ~

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

High school diploma and three years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.

Demonstrated success in following through and completing routine tasks.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

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.

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. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $35 - $40/ hour.