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Senior Administrative Associate

Inside Higher Ed
FULL_TIME Remote · US Palo Alto, CA, Santa Clara, US USD 81536–94765 / month Posted: 2026-05-11 Until: 2026-07-10
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Job Description
🔍School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Administration📅6 hours ago Post Date📅109140 Requisition # The Division of Pediatric Critical Care at Stanford University is seeking an Administrative Associate 3 to provide executive-level administrative and operational support with limited supervision. The incumbent will support the Medical Director, department program, and other divisional faculty. S/he is expected to intuitively translate incoming requests and indirect requirements into achievable goals; s/he will create systems and processes through which objectives are met in a timely manner and with the highest quality. This hybrid role is 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 AA3 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 AA3 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. Please check out our website and social media channels below. Division website 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. Other duties may also be assigned 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. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $39.20 - $45.56. 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