Administrative Associate 3, General Surgery (Hybrid Opportunity)

About the job

This is a hybrid position (3-4 days/week in the office and telecommuting 1-2 days/week). Changes to the hybrid schedule are subject to operational needs.

The Division of General Surgery is seeking an experienced Administrative Associate 3 to provide high-level administrative support to faculty and division leadership. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities. We’re looking for someone who communicates effectively, builds strong relationships, and takes pride in delivering high-quality support.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior work experience at Stanford University and/or in higher education strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the organization of Stanford University Medical Center or similar academic medical center preferred.
• Ability to independently compose/draft correspondence on behalf of the department leadership.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Act on behalf of the supervisor, department manager, or chair in regards 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.

• May lead staff or supervise day-to-day work of student and/or temporary workers, including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, reviewing work for quality and timeliness, and providing performance review input.

Minimum Education and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 Strong 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.

About Us

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications 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 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 help ticket.

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 201430
• Job Category: Administration
• Posting Date: 2026-10-16
• Locations: 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA, 94305, US (Hybrid)
• Pay Range: $34.04-$63.55
• Pay Frequency: Hourly
• Fixed Term: N
• Stanford Schools and Units: School of Medicine
• Full time or Part time: Full Time