Please note this position will be based on the Stanford campus and is hybrid (working on-site and working from home) subject to operational need.

From benchtop research to international programs, the Department of Surgery provides exceptional patient care, delivers outstanding undergraduate and graduate education, and advances the field of surgery through innovative basic science and clinical research.

The Stanford-Surgery Policy Improvement Research and Education (S-SPIRE) Unit within the Department of Surgery brings together clinical and research faculty with expertise in implementation science, health economics, bioinformatics, and quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research.

We are seeking an Administrative Associate 3 to provide complex administrative and operational support to the S-SPIRE Faculty Director and other faculty and staff.

Working under general direction with limited supervision, the successful candidate will anticipate needs, proactively solve problems, and independently manage a variety of administrative responsibilities in a dynamic academic and medical environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative, with strong business acumen, the ability to manage competing priorities, and excellent communication skills to work effectively with a diverse academic and medical community.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior work experience at Stanford University and/or in higher education strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the organization of Stanford University Medical Center or similar academic medical center preferred.
• An ideal candidate would exhibit excellent time management skills, communications skills, the ability to set priorities and a passion for working with people.

Core Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

• Excellent 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.