Administrative - Building Associate - Research Division

Company: Stanford Medicine
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

Stanford University School of Medicine - recognized for quality patient care, academics, research, and innovation - seeks an Administrative / Building Associate (AA 3) in the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS).

- Division of Research -

The Administrative / Building Associate will provide administrative or operational support and establish effective work processes/systems to achieve the strategic as well as tactical goals of the supporting Faculty including Division Chief. In addition, role will provide project support to our Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss mission in parallel to OHNS Divisional building associate. The position will be housed in one of Stanford University School of Medicine's newest buildings - Biomedical Innovation Building and will have versatility to support multiple educational endeavors within the Research Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to every aspect of this world-changing enterprise.
Please submit a cover letter with application.

Learn more at: http://med.stanford.edu/ohns.html.

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.
• Assist with management of Graduate, Undergraduate, and Postdocs.
• Provide Departmental Administrative Projects/Services as necessary
  * - Other duties may also be assigned.
  
  "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 to 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 and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award- winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers"
  
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Academic Setting - Administrative, Lab, and/or Building management Experience.
  
  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
  
  High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
  
  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.
    
    CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
    
    None.
    
    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 (from JDL):
      
      • 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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .
        
        Additional Information
        
        • Schedule: Full-time
        • Job Code: 4103
        • Employee Status: Regular
        • Pay Grade: F
        • Department URL: http://med.stanford.edu/ohns/
        • Requisition ID: 94671 As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy

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