Administrative AssistantPalo Alto, CA$30 - $35/hourOption 1 Staffing is proud to partner with a top-tier university in Palo Alto to hire a skilled Administrative Assistant. This is a great opportunity to support renowned faculty and be part of a world-class academic environment. In this high-impact role, you'll manage calendars, coordinate events, and handle reimbursements — all while keeping daily operations running smoothly. Looking to get your foot in the door with a dynamic team at a leading institution? Apply now!Responsibilities:
Perform complex calendaring for multiple faculty members with competing priorities, resolving calendar conflicts as neededCoordinating travel arrangements from flights, hotels, reservations and transportationProcess and monitor routine financial transactions, which may include researching and resolving discrepanciesEnsure accuracy of content in various unit documents, displays, reports, brochures, social media, and/or websitesProcess financial reimbursementsCoordinate events, staying within budgetManage conferences and team meetings as neededCreating expense reports, complex reports, and spreadsheetsMaintain office supplies and equipment; obtain vendor quotations, as neededPerform ad hoc tasks as requestedQualifications:
Minimum 3 years of administrative experience providing direct supportBachelor’s degreeMUST have experience in Academia providing administrative supportExperience with Oracle and Concor is a plus!Excellent communication skillsFor immediate consideration, please apply!Option 1 Staffing is an award-winning, statewide, recognized leader in staffing and recruiting, specializing in placing the highest caliber of Non-Clinical Healthcare, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Administrative/Office, and Accounting/Finance professionals in contract and direct-hire opportunities. We work with top and emerging companies in the Technology and Healthcare industry. We Offer:
Excellent opportunity to work for an outstanding, large, and growing company!Awesome Benefits!Excellent salary!Medical Insurance401K“Best of Staffing Award”Best of Staffing Award is the only award in the U. S. that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Award winners make up less than 2% of all staffing agencies in North America.
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