Stanford University logo

Administrative Associate 2 (Float)

Stanford University

Stanford, CAFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Stanford, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Job overview

Stanford University Department of Medicine’s Chair’s Office seeks a full-time floating Administrative Associate to provide administrative support to divisions throughout the department. Float assignments vary in length according to workgroup needs. The role is part of a Central Office team and works onsite at the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto or Redwood City, Monday through Friday. Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Academic EnvironmentCalendaringSchedulingEvent PlanningPurchasingReimbursementsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailWillingness to LearnTeamwork

Qualifications

Administrative Associate Experience

Full job description

Job Description

Stanford University Department of Medicine Chair’s Office is looking for a full-time, benefits-eligible floating Administrative Associate (Administrative Associate 2). In this role, a floating Administrative Associate will provide a variety of administrative support to divisions throughout the Department of Medicine. The length of each “float” assignment will vary depending on the needs of the specific workgroup.

The Floating Administrator will have some administrative associate experience in a highly professional setting and the ability to work independently and in a team environment wearing many different hats. The position will function as a part of a Central Office team reporting to the Manager of Administration in the Office of the Chair who is supportive of professional development and working as a team.

The Stanford Department of Medicine is committed to setting the highest standards for patient care, ground-breaking research, professional education, teaching, and training. We are devoted to advancing the science of medicine by developing new methods to prevent, diagnose, and treat all aspects of human disease and strive to provide compassionate and pioneering health care.

This role will work onsite from the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto or Redwood City Monday- Friday.

For more information about the department visit: https://medicine.stanford.edu/

To view Stanford Universities benefits, visit: https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards

In order to be considered for this position, please attach both a cover letter and a resume to the application. The cover letter should include position number and three examples of work-related experiences that demonstrate skills desired for this position.

*- The core duties listed below are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Desire to work in an academic environment.

  • Experience with calendaring, scheduling and event planning.

  • Analytical experience with purchasing and reimbursements for a large corporation.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Demonstrated willingness to learn and work well with others.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,781 open Administrative Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$83–112K/yr59 salary ranges
  • California median$25–34/hr125 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 273 open Administrative Support jobs in California and 3,781 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Administrative Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (1,926 postings).
Education
141 of the 3,781 open Administrative Support jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Similar jobs, posted recently

Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.