Detailed Job Description:

Client: University

Job Title: Administrative Associate

Location: Palo Alto, CA 94304 (Hybrid)

Duration: 5 Months

Pay Range: $30 - 35/hr 

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

• Respond to inquiries, determine, and take appropriate action as required. Serve as a resource regarding a defined set of policies and procedures.
• Perform duties associated with scheduling, organizing, and operating conferences, seminars, and events, including recommending vendors for services, overseeing the production and distribution of materials, coordinating logistics, and serving as liaison with internal and external vendors.
• Draft and/or generate routine communications; coordinate production (formatting, copying, etc.) and dissemination of documents, such as presentations, course handouts, grant proposals, conference and seminar materials, complex reports, brochures, and displays.

• Four-Year College Degree (Preferred)
• Administrative experience within an academic setting.
• Proven ability to work productively, collegially, and diplomatically in an academic environment with a diverse and international group of individuals.

• High school diploma and three years of administrative experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

• Proficient in computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
• Demonstrated success in following through and completing routine tasks.