Stanford University is seeking an Executive/Faculty Affairs Administrator (Faculty Affairs Administrator 2/Executive Assistant 1) to provide analysis and guidance within the department of Urology regarding faculty and academic staff appointments, reappointments, promotions, and the search process. The Executive/Faculty Affairs Administrator ensures compliance with school and university policies. As well as provide complex and diversified administrative support with minimal supervision. Anticipate the needs of the Chair and proactively solve problems and/or independently handle issues. May be responsible for overseeing other administrative staff for various programs/projects.

Duties include:

• Provide operational support and guidance to search/review committees and make recommendations for process improvement.
• Document and interpret policies and processes for contributors to the appointment/promotion form (chair, faculty lead, and candidate).
• Manage review, promotion, and search processes, including marketing, recruiting, preparing committee reports. Create agenda, prepare and edit documents and forms for faculty review including recommendations.
• Identify problematic information in letters and advise on how to resolve the problem. May provide first level approval for appointments and reappointments.
• Prepare offer letters, as needed, for the chair or dean, which may include gathering and synthesizing information from other offices.
• Serve as primary point of contact, as needed, in orienting new faculty to the department, school, and university. Troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Oversee all faculty visa matters, as needed.

*- Other duties may also be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience working with administrative processes, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to track, monitor and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to learn university systems.
• Experience working with databases and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act with tact and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety, shown through communication of safety concerns and use and promotion of safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• 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.
• Research and/or write background information for meetings. Participate in meetings on supervisor’s behalf, inform after the fact.
• 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
• Plan and schedule complex calendar(s) with limited or no consultation, resolve calendaring conflicts. Negotiate and manage the needs of individuals or groups requesting time with the supervisor, independently committing his/her time. May occasionally represent the supervisor by attending meetings in his/her absence; speaking for the supervisor.
• Act on behalf of the supervisor in regards to establishing priorities and identifying and resolving problems that are administrative in nature. Use independent judgment to keep supervisor informed of all matters that require his/her attention.
• Serve as the liaison to various internal and external constituencies, including screening correspondence and telephone calls; keep the supervisor informed of all matters requiring his/her attention.
• Independently prioritize, plan, coordinate and/or oversee logistics and conferences with individuals and entities internal and external to the university, including executive and senior level staff, donors and government officials.
• Compose correspondence; develop, review and edit presentations and documentation; independently research and analyze associated issues and/or compile materials needed for presentation and/or decision making purposes.
• Manage complex business travel in compliance with unit, university, and sponsor policies.
• Prepare reports and analyses, identify adverse trends and make appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Anticipate and track initial dates, events and associated action items; follow up with appropriate parties on behalf of supervisor to ensure deadlines are met.
• May also supervise staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, frequently sitting, stand/walk, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat; reach/work above shoulders; grasp forcefully; use a telephone.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, kneel/crawl, twist/bend/stoop/squat, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

*- 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:

• Occasionally work extended hours.

WORK 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 bases 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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4169
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: G
• Department URL: http://urology.stanford.edu/
• Requisition ID: 87316