KIPAC Communications and Administrative Associate

KIPAC is a joint institute of Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory under the Fundamental Physics Directorate (FPD) and the home for astrophysics and cosmology research at Stanford, under the Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDoR). KIPAC is a dynamic community of more than 200 people, including faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students, who are engaged in answering the biggest questions about how the universe works. In realizing our mission, our staff is critical to supporting our organization’s goals and enabling Stanford faculty, staff, postdocs, and students to accomplish their mission of conducting cutting-edge research at the forefront of our understanding of the universe, training the next generation of researchers, and sharing our discoveries with the public. Learn more about our community here: https://kipac.stanford.edu/.

The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, professional, organized, and detail oriented Communications and Administrative Associate to join our team and support the success of the entire KIPAC community.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and as part of a team of administrators to administer, support, and manage all aspects of communications and event support for the KIPAC community. The incumbent will serve as the primary communications expert and point of contact both internally and externally; serve as KIPAC’s lead web administrator; and provide on-site and advance support for KIPAC’s regular recurring and intermittent events.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to: web administration; relationship development and maintenance in Stanford, SLAC, and other communications organizations; drafting and editing of strategic communications content; and event coordination and support. The incumbent will have versatility to support other endeavors within the Institute. The Communications and Administrative Associate will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and will need to successfully navigate changing priorities. The successful candidate will report to the KIPAC Managing Director, work actively with the KIPAC Director, and work as part of a collaborative team, engaging in cross-training and providing backup administrative coverage when necessary.

This position is well suited for a detail oriented, talented communicator interested in broadly sharing science and higher education efforts, identifying and overcoming barriers to progress, and who brings a collaborative and enthusiastic approach to their work.

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