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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Basic computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications
• Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a busy work environment
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain productive work relationships
• Academically engaged and curious, regardless of main field of study
• Publishing experience or fundamental understanding of the book acquisitions and publishing process
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.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.