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Administrative Associate 3

Stanford, CaliforniaDate posted 02/10/2025Category AdministrationWork Arrangement Hybrid Eligible
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Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? As an Administrative Associate 3, you will play a vital role in ensuring our departments operate smoothly and efficiently. With your focused mindset and adeptness with technology, you'll provide invaluable support to those who are pushing the boundaries of medicine and advancing healthcare. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the world around us. We’re better with you.

  • Full-time
  • Level: Entry Level
  • Travel: Minimal
  • Salary: $63K-$96K
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Success Profile

What makes a successful Administrative Associate 3 at Stanford Medicine? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Communicator
  • Personable
  • Detail-oriented
  • Technologically savvy
  • Organized
  • Proactive

Career Path

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  • Administrative Associate 2leads to Administrative Associate 3
  • Administrative Associate 3leads to Executive Assistant/ Administrative Manager or Research Administrator I
  • Executive Assistant/ Administrative Manager ends this path
    Research Administrator I ends this path

Employee Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health and Welfare Benefits

  • Unmatched Time Away Benefits

  • Unique Education Benefits

  • Work-Life Programs

  • Stanford Sweetners

Job Description

Requisition ID: 105893Date posted 02/10/2025Job Status Regular

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking an experienced Administrative Professional to join our dynamic team as an Administrative Associate 3. Within this role you will play a key part in supporting world renowned cardiologists, daily operations of our division, and contribute to the success of our research and patient care initiatives.

In this role, you will have opportunities to collaborate and work with diverse cardiovascular medicine professionals, including physicians, researchers, and administrative staff, who have a strong sense of teamwork and innovation. This role will support 4-5 CVMed Faculty and the CVMed Management Team and provide administrative support for divisional needs. The Administrator may triage phone calls for physicians on a limited basis and direct calls to appropriate support staff. Respond to email inquiries and respond to inquiries from visitors, scholars, Fellows, and vendors on behalf of Faculty and Division Management.

This position offers exceptional career growth opportunities, allowing you to strengthen your administrative skills and knowledge in cardiovascular medicine. You can take on additional responsibilities and participate in professional development programs to enhance your career. Our team members experience a unique blend of administrative support, project management, and collaboration with leading experts in cardiovascular medicine. By joining our team, you will significantly advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes through your contributions. We are a division that cares about working together to celebrate employee success. This position is a 100% FTE hybrid role.

If you are someone who thrives in an evolving fast-paced environment, enjoys learning, has a can-do attitude, proactive, organized and knows how to successfully lead projects start to finish we would like to hear from you! Apply now to this posting with your cover letter and resume and take the next step in your administrative career.

Duties include:

  • Act on behalf of the supervisor, department manager, or chair in regard to establishing priorities and identifying and resolving problems that are administrative in nature.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Oversee and/or process a variety of complex financial transactions; produce, monitor, and reconcile budget statements; research, identify, and resolve discrepancies. May assist with capital or special equipment requests and/or vendor selection.
  • Coordinate and monitor routine maintenance services completion. Plan and coordinate office moves and/or minor renovation projects.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience as administrative associate in academic medicine or higher education is highly preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

  • 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.
  • 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 & 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.

WORKING 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 $39.46 to $44.30 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

  • Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
  • A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
  • A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
  • Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
  • Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.


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.

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When I started my job at Stanford, I did not know what to expect, but I quickly discovered an exceptional work environment. As a Life Science Research Professional in Neurology, I see the enormous impact my work has on the future of medicine. My coworkers prioritize collaboration and are always willing to teach me something or sit down for a scientific discussion. In my lab at Stanford School of Medicine, I found people who care about my career development and who share my commitment to improving the human condition, one day at a time.

–Javier Ramos Benitez, Life Science Research Professional

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