Intern - SLAC Administrative Fellowship Program [Level II]
Classification Title:
SLAC Intern Students Job Code:
0901
Hiring Department BSD Employment Duration:
10 weeks
Work Location:
Hybrid Position Overview:
The SLAC Administrative Fellowship Program provides opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career as an administrative professional to contribute to SLAC's scientific mission by supporting general business operations for the laboratory. Positions will be assigned to various organizations within SLAC including business offices within SLAC's scientific directorates and mission support departments. The program will be organized as a cohort of approximately 1 - 4 positions. The cohort will work cross-functionally as a member of an assigned team on a variety of potential projects and tasks. The position will involve projects and tasks of varying levels of complexity based on experience and interest including administrative support, project management, event planning, and various other ad hoc administrative duties.
Your specific responsibilities include:
Scheduling meetings on behalf of Directors and Managers Assisting with travel requests or expense reconciliation processing Planning and execution of minor projects and events Supporting in-person, hybrid, and virtual meetings and events Creating or maintaining process documentation, and/or online resources Perform other miscellaneous duties assigned by the supervisor.
Opportunities and Benefits:
Great resume builder for someone seeking practical administrative professional experience in a scientific and research environment. Opportunity to become more closely connected to the Stanford/SLAC administrative and scientific community, as the intern will be working with both students and staff from many different disciplines. Opportunity to learn about SLAC and exposure to the work environment in a research and user facility. Opportunity to work with engineers, scientists, and technical staff on cutting-edge technologies for next-generation accelerators.
Note:
This is an hourly, non-benefits eligible temporary non-exempt student position (work at 50% full-time equivalent or less), not to exceed 980 hours in six consecutive months. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and currently enrolled in an educational program at the College of San Mateo. To be successful in this position you will bring: Some college-level coursework in business administration, accounting, communication, digital media, English, management, marketing, or public and nonprofit administration Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task and complete assignments. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with other department and laboratory personnel. Possess a basic understanding of business processes and administrative fundamentals. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and provide excellent service to customers in a professional, respectful manner. Demonstrated ability to research, reach out to others to gather information, and come up with solutions/suggestions for problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to perform work accurately. Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, and/or
Teams SLAC Employee Competencies:
Effective Decisions:
Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development:
Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability:
Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative:
Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability:
Flexes as needed when change occurs, and maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication:
Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, and presented messages.
Relationships:
Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical requirements and Working conditions:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Work standards:
Interpersonal Skills:
Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety:
Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for the environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—
General Policy and Responsibilities:
http://wwwgroup.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu -
Classification Title:
SLAC Intern Students Job code: 0901
Employment Duration:
10 weeks The expected pay range for this position is TBD per hour. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications Pay Range 26.17-28.33 Pay Frequency Hourly Fixed Term Y SLAC Business Area Business Services Directorate Full time or Part time Part Time Locations 2575 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, US (Hybrid) Job Schedule Part time Regular or Temporary Temporary Job Category Contingent Posting Date 09/24/2026, 10:41 AM Grade Z97 Job Identification 201187 Benefits that support you, and your future 18+ PTO days per year Health benefits start when you start Flexible work options World-class exercise facilities $6000+ annual tuition and training assistance 403k plan Mental health and wellness programs Free and discounted commuter transportation Applies to regular full-time positions. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications 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. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a national laboratory, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is responsible for Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation), illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. For foreign national candidates If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.