Program Associate

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma and six years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Three years of program management support is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications. 
• Proven success in following through and completing projects. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent 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 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 require occasional work on evenings and weekends.
• May require some local and domestic travel.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as 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 Hoover Institution at Stanford University 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.