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Administrative Associate III

Staff

May 15, 2026

Location

Stanford, CA

Stanford University

Type

Full-time Staff / Administration

Salary

$39.20 - $45.56 per hour

Required Qualifications

High school diploma + 4 years admin experience
Advanced computer & office software skills
Excellent organizational & multitasking skills
Strong verbal/written communication
Customer service & independent judgment

Research Areas

Headache Division
Epilepsy Fellowship
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Administrative Associate III

The Department of Neurology is seeking an Administrative Associate III which will support the expanded service levels being implemented in Headache Division, as well as supporting the Epilepsy division. This role is essential for maintaining smooth day-to-day operations for both faculty and trainees, and it encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including timely communication, scheduling, financial support, and ensuring administrative compliance with institutional fellowship standards. The administrative associate will play a vital role in coordinating efforts among 6 faculty members in the Headache Division, alongside supporting six trainees (2 in the Headache Fellowship program and 4 in the Epilepsy Fellowship program) under the Fellowship Directors guidance. By effectively managing these administrative and fellowship coordinator functions, the administrative associate role supports the broader mission by sustaining high-quality training programs, operational efficiency, and a stable, well-supported academic environment for our trainees and faculty alike.

Duties include:

  • 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.

Other duties may also be assigned

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.
  • 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

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.

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.

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 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 $39.20 to $45.56 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

📚What are the required qualifications for the Administrative Associate III role at Stanford?

The position requires a high school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Key knowledge, skills, and abilities include advanced computer skills with office software, excellent organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication, customer service, ability to prioritize and multi-task, and independent judgment. Review our free resume template to highlight these skills.

📋What are the main duties of this Administrative Associate III position?

Duties include acting on behalf of supervisors for priority setting and problem resolution, overseeing scheduling, conferences, and events, composing/editing documents for grants, reports, and websites, managing calendars and travel, creating complex reports and spreadsheets, processing financial transactions and budgets, coordinating maintenance and office moves, and potentially leading staff or students. Supports Headache and Epilepsy divisions in Neurology.

💰What is the salary and benefits for this Stanford administrative role?

The expected pay range is $39.20 to $45.56 per hour, based on qualifications, scope, and market factors. Stanford offers a comprehensive rewards package including benefits detailed at Cardinal at Work. Explore more on administration jobs and university salaries.

🏥What physical requirements and work standards apply?

Requires constantly performing desk-based computer tasks and frequently sitting. Occasionally standing/walking, reaching, grasping, lifting up to 10 lbs. Work standards emphasize interpersonal skills, culture of safety, and compliance with University policies like the Administrative Guide. Reasonable accommodations provided for disabilities.

🔬How does this role support fellowships in Headache and Epilepsy?

The role coordinates for 6 Neurology faculty in Headache Division and supports 6 trainees (2 Headache Fellows, 4 Epilepsy Fellows) under Fellowship Directors. Ensures administrative compliance, scheduling, financial support, and smooth operations for high-quality training. See related higher ed admin jobs for similar roles.

📅When is the application deadline and how to apply?

Applications are open until the expiration date of May 15, 2026. Apply through Stanford's job portal; tailor your application to highlight administrative experience and skills. Use our free cover letter template for success.
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