Faculty Assistant II
Stanford · stanford.com
StanfordOn-siteMid level3+ yrs
The job in short
Faculty administrative and operational support at a business school.
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-08-13
- Location as listed
- Stanford, CA, United States
- Role
- Executive / Administrative Assistant
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world.
Success at the GSB is defined by The GSB Way - a commitment to shared purpose, community, and excellence in all that we do. We seek individuals who elevate themselves and those around them through the practice of academic candor, generous collaboration, and bringing curiosity and rigor to solving meaningful problems. At the GSB, impact means taking ownership, and contributing to a purpose-driven, collaborative, and high-performing community in service to the institution’s mission.
The Faculty Support team at the Stanford Graduate School of Business is a dedicated group of professionals committed to ensuring our world-class faculty have everything they need to teach, research, and innovate at the highest level. We work closely alongside each faculty member to truly understand their unique needs and preferences and build lasting partnerships that allow them to focus on what they do best. We are currently looking for a talented Faculty Assistant II to join our team and contribute to the mission.
In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive administrative and operational support across a wide range of faculty needs, from classroom preparation to research assistance. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing course readers, class materials, research papers, and correspondences, as well as managing P-Card transactions and expense reports. You’ll maintain and update class-integrated webpages, handle domestic and international travel reimbursements and planning in a timely manner, and step in to support fellow team members when needed.
Core Duties:
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Respond to inquiries, and determine and take appropriate action
as required. Serve as a resource regarding a defined set of policies and
procedures.
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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.
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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, reports, brochures, and displays.
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Plan and schedule calendar(s) based on consultation, resolve
calendaring conflicts, and arrange travel in compliance with unit,
university, and sponsor policies.
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Process and monitor routine financial transactions, which may
include researching and resolving discrepancies.
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Maintain office supplies and equipment; obtain vendor quotations,
as needed. Coordinate office moves.
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May serve as the point of contact for general maintenance, health
and safety, and other facility concerns within the unit(s); report any
incidents or potential safety problems to appropriate representatives.
Track completion of required training.
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Maintain approved content on websites.
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May perform human resources transactional support, e.g. time
cards, I9s, and/or faculty affairs support.
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May guide and train student and/or contingent workers including
scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate
deadlines, and reviewing work for quality and timeliness.
Minimum Education and
Experience
High school diploma and three years of administrative experience, or
combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with
office software and email applications.
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Demonstrated success in following through and completing routine
tasks.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
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