Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to take initiative and work independently, successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as well as one’s own time
• Demonstrated and strong information systems skills with complex calendaring systems, MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy, and tact to handle extremely sensitive and/or confidential items
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience dealing effectively with a wide range of people
• Outstanding customer service skills and desire to assist others; approachable; ability to quickly establish rapport, making people feel comfortable and welcome
• Respond with a sense of urgency, ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Perform in a professional manner and maintain competency and a positive attitude in a fast-paced work environment
• Proactive in anticipating needs, planning ahead, and determining next steps
• Fact-based problem-solver
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change

Certifications and 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work flexible work schedule including weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, 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.

*A background check will be required for all final candidates

We are not able to provide relocation or sponsorship for this position.

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