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Administrative Services Administrator 2

Staff

2026-05-15

Location

Stanford

Stanford University

Type

Hybrid

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's + 5 years relevant experience
Supervisory experience
Organizational & leadership skills
Healthcare administration knowledge

Research Areas

Serious Illness Care
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Administrative Services Administrator 2

Stanford University is seeking an Administrative Services Administrator 2, to lead and administer programs or functions under minimal supervision. Half of the work involves providing administrative oversite and leadership for the Stanford Department of Medicine Serious Illness Care Program. Working alongside the program’s Clinical Director, the candidate will provide direct supervision for the Program Manager and Program Coordinator. They will also work with the Clinical Director to oversee program operations with include ensuring delivering trainings to clinicians across Stanford Medicine in the Serious Illness Conversation Guide as well as supporting clinical entities in quality improvement processes to ensure trained clinicians to engage their patients in high quality serious illness communication. This position requires at least two days per week of in person work engaging with direct reports, other team members and stakeholders as needed.

This is a hybrid eligible position.

Duties include:

  • Lead the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise.
  • Evaluate programs or functions, policies and procedures. Identify issues and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies and procedures.
  • Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function.
  • Represent the program or function within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
  • Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications and compliance.
  • May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Assess training needs and may develop associated training.
  • May direct and/or supervise staff.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in healthcare administration or MPH.
  • Expertise in leading teams in process improvement projects in healthcare.
  • Experience working as an administrator in a healthcare setting.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

  • Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

  • Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
  • Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
  • Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.
  • Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

  • None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
  • Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
  • Occasionally use a telephone.
  • Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

📚What are the required qualifications for this Administrative Services Administrator 2 role?

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience. Key knowledge, skills, and abilities include prioritizing tasks, problem-solving, budget management, and supervising staff. Explore similar higher-ed admin jobs for benchmarks.

⚙️What are the main duties and responsibilities?

Lead planning and operations for the Serious Illness Care Program, supervise staff, oversee trainings in Serious Illness Conversation Guide, and manage quality improvement. Duties include evaluating policies, representing the program, and developing outreach strategies. Duties align with administration jobs in healthcare.

🏢Is this a hybrid position, and what is the in-person requirement?

Yes, this is a hybrid eligible position requiring at least two days per week in-person for engaging with direct reports, team members, and stakeholders in Stanford. Check remote higher-ed jobs for flexible options.

🎯What are the desired qualifications for candidates?

Desired: Master's degree in healthcare administration or MPH, expertise in leading process improvement projects in healthcare, and experience as a healthcare administrator. These enhance fit for higher-ed career advice in administration.

💼What are the physical requirements and work environment?

Constantly perform desk-based tasks; frequently stand/walk, sit, and grasp. Occasionally use telephone; rarely lift 11-20 pounds. Hybrid setup supports work-life balance in Stanford Medicine. View higher-ed jobs for similar roles.

When is the application deadline for this Stanford job?

Applications are open until the expiration date of May 15, 2026. Apply early for Administrative Services Administrator roles at university jobs like Stanford.
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