Administrative Associate, Chair’s Office **School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States** **New** Administration Post Date 5 hours ago Requisition # 106022 The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, is a world-leading department that offers comprehensive training and perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine as well as cutting-edge research, encompassing a wide spectrum of programs in basic, translational, clinical, health services and medical education. The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine is seeking an Administrative Associate 2 to provide high profile, administrative and/or operational support for the Chair’s office, working under general supervision. The Administrative Associate 2 will play a vital role in providing support to the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and the Chair's Office Support Administrator, serving as a key contributor in support of strategic planning initiatives. Key responsibilities include drafting high-stakes correspondence, processing and monitoring P-Card and T-Card transactions, arranging comprehensive travel itineraries (including flights, accommodations, and transportation), managing filing systems to ensure organized access to information, coordinating meetings, and acting as the primary liaison between the Vice Chair and internal/external stakeholders. This position entails working closely with the Vice Chair to develop, implement, and update policies and procedures that align with the organization’s objectives. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to support daily clinical operations and help advance strategic initiatives, thereby making a significant contribution to the overall success of the leadership team through demonstrated expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach. At Stanford University School of Medicine, the work we do touches the lives of those today and tomorrow. Through education, research, and health care, the School of Medicine improves health through leadership, diversity, collaborative discoveries, and innovation in health care. Whether working in departments with faculty, or in units that support the school, our staff are a part of teams that propel us on our journey toward the future of medicine and Precision Health. Stanford 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. The School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesia are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for its faculty, staff, residents, postdocs, and fellows. We aim to recruit, support, retain, and promote diversity in our department. For more information on our department, please see our website: https://med.stanford.edu/anesthesia.html **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_ **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 + Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines + High level of attention to detail and accuracy. + Demonstrated ability to act with tact and maintain confidentiality. + Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills. + Demonstrated ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):** High school diploma and three years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND 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._ **WORK STANDARDS** + 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. **WORKING CONDITIONS:** Office environment, in the hospital. The expected pay range for this position is $31.79 to $37.96 per hour. 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. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and re Additional Information + **Schedule: Full-time** + **Job Code: 4097** + **Employee Status: Regular** + **Grade: E** + **Requisition ID: 106022** + **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**