Division of Gynecology Operations/Administrative Specialist

🔍 School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Administration

📅   : May 07, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 103148 Requisition #

Stanford University’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking an Operations/Administrative Specialist to provide administrative and operational support with limited supervision to the Division of Gynecologic Specialties, including support of the Division Chief. The Division of Gynecologic Specialties includes faculty specialists in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Complex Family Planning, LGBTQ+ health, and Sexual Medicine.

This position requires experience with outstanding attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, superb follow-though to ensure that projects are not delayed, and outstanding organizational skills. The successful candidate will be a valued member of a team who is able to work independently, liaise with stakeholders, and work within an academic community-engaged research context. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be inspired by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s mission to improve women's health through innovative and compassionate care, education, advocacy and discovery.

For more details about the department: https://obgyn.stanford.edu/

Duties include:

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.
Oversee and/or process a variety of complex financial transactions; produce, monitor, reconcile, and report on budget statements; research, identify, and resolve discrepancies. May assist with capital or special equipment requests and/or vendor selection.
Develop evaluation and tracking systems for research and community engagement activities.
Maintain office supplies, research promotional materials, etc.
Assist with research participant management.
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.
Act on behalf of the supervisor in regards to establishing priorities and identifying and resolving problems that are administrative in nature.
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.
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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Ability to work independently to meet expected deadlines and schedules
Knowledge of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and other sexual and gender minority (SGM) communities
Ability to work with sexual, gender, and racial/ethnic minority and other marginalized populations and be empathetic
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 numerical skills in basic finance tracking.
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

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

The expected pay range for this position is $33.17 to $43.75 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.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information