Executive Assistant 1

Job Description

Stanford University is one of the world's most renowned universities. Sitting in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area among the valley's most progressive companies, the School of Medicine is seeking candidates to fulfill a highly influential role in Faculty Affairs Division in the Pathology Department.

You will be working with an unparalleled leading-edge community of faculty and staff that are fundamentally changing the world of health care. You will have the opportunity to influence and drive change with your innovative ideas, the ability to make a difference and participate in human advancements. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic, and growing all of the time.

We offer a variety of benefits beyond traditional medical, dental, retirement, and savings options:

• Events and program for children, sports camps, tuition options

• World-class intellectual stimulation through learning and development classes, workshops, and onsite conferences from leading-edge speakers and faculty

• Work/life and family-friendly policies and reimbursement

• Participation in Stanford's social responsibility and sustainable programs for a better world

• A vibrant university culture that values the uniqueness of each individual

We are seeking candidates who are progressive thinkers, see challenges as simply problems to solve, and have the spirit and energy to change the world.

About the Department of Pathology:

The Department of Pathology is a founding department of the Stanford School of Medicine and one of the leading departments in the United States. Our preeminent faculty spans from emerging leaders to highly accomplished physicians and scientists, including a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy. Our mission is to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and basic understanding of the human disease. This is done through discovery (research), education, and clinical care.

About the Position:

The Department of Pathology at the Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chair to provide high-level administrative and operational support in a fast-paced and dynamic academic medicine environment. In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to the Department Chair, managing a complex calendar, coordinating faculty meetings and evaluations, overseeing special events and visiting speaker programs, arranging domestic and international travel, and supporting department-wide initiatives and communications. You will act as a liaison between the Chair's office, faculty, staff, university leadership, and external organizations while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision. Strong communication skills, exceptional customer service, and the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and build effective working relationships across a diverse organization are essential for success in this role.