"Executive Assistant/Project Manager (EA/Project Manager)"

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The SCALE Initiative of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, housed at Stanford Graduate School of Education, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant/Project Manager (EA/Project Manager) for the SCALE Initiative team. The SCALE initiative works to equalize and improve educational opportunities for students by supporting implementation of the most promising educational practices.

This position is a 1-year fixed term appointment based on Stanford University’s main campus. Consideration will be given to a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite work), subject to operational need. Interested candidates should include a resume and cover letter describing why they are interested in this position at this stage in their career.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The EA/Project Manager role requires senior administrative skills and a high degree of organization; high flexibility and high responsiveness; the ability to successfully juggle multiple competing priorities; the ability to work independently, all with a significant emphasis on managing and executing a wide array of high-profile events. The EA/Project Manager will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to a growing team of 40; including faculty, staff and students led by Dr. Susanna Loeb.

CORE DUTIES:

• General Administrative & Operational Coordination: Serves as the administrative support for the SCALE office, setting internal administrative priorities, managing workflow, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily functions, often acting as a bridge between Dr. Loeb and various departmental and university units. Performs a full spectrum of administrative duties, including managing complex business travel, purchases, purchase orders, contracts, expense reports, visa processing and other financial transactions in compliance with unit, university, and sponsor policies. This position will also serve as the administrative lead working with facilities on office moves, room scheduling and maintenance needs.
• Lead Complex Event Planning & Execution: This position is central to the planning and execution of a wide range of complex departmental events, conferences, and seminars: SCALE Initiative quarterly retreats, Summer Research Fellows Program, Get Down To Facts 3 Convenings, and the Annual SCALE/NSSA Conference. Key responsibilities include: leading the planning and execution of these events (full lifecycle), following strategic direction from leadership, from invitation and complex travel arrangements to managing day-of logistics and organizing team meals and multi-stakeholder dinners.
• Project Management and Reporting: Utilizes specialized software and systems (e.g., Smartsheet) to design and implement advanced project management and data tracking dashboards for various departmental initiatives (e.g., dept. events, inventory, financial tracking), and makes recommendations based on these reports.
• Advanced Communication & Content Management: Compose, draft, and edit documents and correspondence for presentations and reports, while also creating, maintaining, modifying, and ensuring accuracy of content in various unit documents.
• Calendar & Scheduling Management: Plan and schedule multiple complex calendars with limited or no consultation and resolve calendaring conflicts, keeping in mind priorities and preferences, and striving to optimize the use of time, research and/or write background information for meetings and briefings for key.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma and six 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.
• Proven success in following through and completing projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $45.23 to $50.43 per hour.