School of Engineering, Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering (ICME)
The School of Engineering
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ICME, seeks an Administrative Specialist, to act as the primary point of contact for ICME students and guests in day-to-day inquiries and operational matters. The Administrative Specialist also manages ICME events throughout the year, working with ICME staff and other Stanford departments (finance, event services, etc). You will perform a variety of duties including creating and editing communications, reports and spreadsheets; scheduling and managing events and meetings; monitoring and handling reimbursements; and maintaining office supplies.
Are you personable and proactive? Do you partner well with others? Then this position may be the right fit for you!
Your responsibilities include:
Main point of contact for ICME students and guests
Financial transaction support (purchasing, reimbursements, PCard)
Event management - coordinating dates, rooms, AV, catering and other logistics
Producing seminar communications targeting the community- via email, Slack, ICME website
General admin support including updating website an maintaining mailing list, room reservations
Assisting in scheduling TA office hours
Administrative support for HIVE (visualization lab)
Interacting with Stanford Finance, Event Services and facilities departments to ensure smooth operations of the department events and suite maintenance
May also guide and train student and/or contingent workers including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, and reviewing work for quality and timeliness
*Flexibility in completing any other assigned duties
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
A high school diploma and three years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with outside partners at various levels of seniority
Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications, including ability to review and update excel financial spreadsheets
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Fast learner; excited to learn new organization and software tools
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
In addition, preferred requirements include:
An Associate or Bachelor's Degree
MS Office, Outlook, and Box experience
* 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.
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Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
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How to Apply We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application. Your one-page cover letter should briefly describe your background in customer service and provide examples of your experience with attention to detail, responsiveness, and decision-making. Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Requisition ID: 82461
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Location: School of Engineering, California, United States
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