Administrative Associate 2

Administrative Associate 2

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 an Administrative Associate 2 to provide administrative support with limited supervision. The incumbent will support three fellowship programs across the divisions, provide direct administrative support to program directors, and serve all learners within the programs. They are expected to work independently, anticipate needs, and develop systems and processes that ensure objectives are met accurately and on time. This is a hybrid role, on-site 2–3 days per week.

The Division is a growing team, including long-tenured faculty, staff, and leadership. The division's 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 Division, there is a strong operations team of about 30 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.

Core Duties:

• 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, 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.

Minimum Education and Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.