Administrative Associate

The Office of Undergraduate Admissionassembles a freshman class of 1,700 students and a transfer class of approximately 25-40 students each year. We strive to build a class that cuts across a number of dimensions to add to a rich and diverse undergraduate educational experience for everyone. We believe that a student body that is both highly qualified and diverse in terms of culture, socioeconomic status, background, work and life experiences, skills and interests Is essential to the educational process and will provide additional contributions and dimensions to the Stanford community.

The Central Administration team seeks an Administrative Associate to provide administrative support to a team of admission officers and, along with two other Administrative Associates, provide infrastructure support to the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid and Visitor Information Services.

Your responsibilities include:

·       Responding to inquiries, determining, and taking appropriate action as required and serving as a resource regarding a defined set of policies and procedures (e.g., taking shifts in the Admission Office call center; processing transcripts based on set policies and procedures; and testing online applications).

·       Working closely with multiple constituencies including high school counselors, vendors, University faculty, staff, alumni, VIPs.

·       Handling and dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.

·       Performing duties associated with scheduling and organizing conferences and domestic and international events (e.g., consortium travel sessions, counselor outreach programs, high school college fairs, admitted student receptions, Admit Weekend, etc.), including recommending vendors for services, assisting with the production and distribution of materials, coordinating logistics, and serving as liaison with internal and external vendors (e.g., coordinating logistics for student associate and admission office trainings and related events; reserving hotels, conference room, and other venues in addition to food and AV for domestic and international events).

·       Drafting and/or generating routine communications, coordinating production (formatting, copying, etc.) and disseminating of documents such as presentations, conference and admit reception materials, complex reports, brochures, and displays (e.g., taking meeting notes; ordering and managing the production of admit packet materials; mailing admission office materials; writing communications to high school guidance counselors; processing application documents that arrive by mail and email).

·       Planning and scheduling calendar(s) based on consultation, resolving calendaring conflicts, and arranging domestic and international travel in compliance with unit and university policies (e.g., scheduling interviews and attendant logistics).

·       Processing and monitoring routine financial transactions, which may include researching and resolving discrepancies (e.g., developing strong knowledge of university travel policies and ensuring compliance in travel expense forms; processing invoices).

·       Compiling and organizing data from a variety of sources (including researching the internet) to serve as basis for strategic short and long-term admission process and programming reports.

·       Assisting with work overflow and providing back-up for other departmental administrative needs, including admission operations and front desk/customer service work.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

In addition, preferred requirements include:

·       High school diploma (Bachelor’s degree highly desirable) and four years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

·       Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Oracle Financials) and email applications.

·       Demonstrated success in following through and completing routine tasks.

·       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.

·       Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

The expected pay range for this position is $26.92 - 37.02 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

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

·       Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or auditing 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!

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application.

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.

*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.

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.