Stanford
Administrative Associate
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE) seeks a well-qualified candidate for a 100% FTE Administrative Associate position. This position provides a full range of office administrative support to faculty research groups in the Environmental Engineering and Science (EES) program within CEE, and to faculty groups in adjacent programs. As part of an exceptionally collaborative team of staff in CEE, the Administrative Associate will support exciting research, programs, student groups and events through daily interactions with professors, students, and academic and administrative staff. In this role, you will: 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 events 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. 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. University financial operations including purchasing, reimbursements, corporate card use and oversight, revenue processing, account reconciliation and expenditure control. Administrative support for courses and instructors as well as graduate students. Support the EES graduate admissions process in coordination with CEE student services staff. Initiate the appointment of graduate student research and teaching assistants as well as postdoctoral scholars; support for planning and monitoring student support and associated expenses. Operational or administrative project support for faculty- or student-led research projects, competitions, and presentations. Shipping/receiving, facilities coordination, and other operational support duties and general office tasks. Education & Experience (Required): High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills, & 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 in making decisions. Education & Experience (Desired): A four-year college degree. MS Office, Outlook and Google Drive experience. 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. 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. Pay Range: The expected pay range for this position is $39.20 to $45.56 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 provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Why Stanford is for you: Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with: Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources. A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits. Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. Envidable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more! How to Apply: We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and rsum along with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE) seeks a well-qualified candidate for a 100% FTE Administrative Associate position. This position provides a full range of office administrative support to faculty research groups in the Environmental Engineering and Science (EES) program within CEE, and to faculty groups in adjacent programs. As part of an exceptionally collaborative team of staff in CEE, the Administrative Associate will support exciting research, programs, student groups and events through daily interactions with professors, students, and academic and administrative staff. In this role, you will: 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 events 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. 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. University financial operations including purchasing, reimbursements, corporate card use and oversight, revenue processing, account reconciliation and expenditure control. Administrative support for courses and instructors as well as graduate students. Support the EES graduate admissions process in coordination with CEE student services staff. Initiate the appointment of graduate student research and teaching assistants as well as postdoctoral scholars; support for planning and monitoring student support and associated expenses. Operational or administrative project support for faculty- or student-led research projects, competitions, and presentations. Shipping/receiving, facilities coordination, and other operational support duties and general office tasks. Education & Experience (Required): High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills, & 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 in making decisions. Education & Experience (Desired): A four-year college degree. MS Office, Outlook and Google Drive experience. 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. 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. Pay Range: The expected pay range for this position is $39.20 to $45.56 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 provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Why Stanford is for you: Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with: Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources. A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits. Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. Envidable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more! How to Apply: We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and rsum along with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.