Student Programs and Administrative Support Specialist, Stanford Law School

Essential Characteristics:

• Emotional intelligence, cultural responsiveness (ability to navigate across differences, and awareness of possible barriers to accessing services and programs for different groups).

• The ability to represent the organization to the public as well as interface with all levels of students, staff and volunteers while maintaining tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.

• Experience with and commitment to working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive and productive work environment.

• Experience working on programs and services explicitly designed to engage with and address issues of cultural identity, cultural bias, and creating community across groups with different backgrounds is strongly preferred. 

• Excellent judgment at all times and especially when dealing with sensitive issues/situations.

• Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.

• Ability to think proactively, anticipate problems, analyze situations, develop effective solutions, and take initiative to facilitate smooth operations and schedules.

• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.

• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality in making decisions.

• Will be expected to gain working knowledge of Stanford systems, including Oracle, if not already proficient.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

High school diploma and three years of administrative experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree, and research or administrative experience in a corporate or academic setting are strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.

• Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

* - 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 the job.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.