Administrative Associate 3 (Hybrid)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Bachelor’s degree preferred
•    Ability to effectively interact with faculty and staff at all levels in a professional manner
•    Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and tact
•    Proactive self-starter with a “can-do” attitude
•    Resilient and resourceful in adapting to new tasks and changing circumstances
•    Continuous improvement mindset and desire to leverage/learn new tools/technology
•    Experience and knowledge of Stanford’s systems and policies preferred
•    Administrative experience in an academic setting
•    Experience with Research Administration
•    Experience with processing appointments in Graduate Financial Support system

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 in making decisions

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

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.