Executive Assistant

Stanford University

Full-time other-general
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Location
Stanford, CA, United States
Posted
July 06, 2026

Job Description

**Job Description**

**SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:**
The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) is Stanford University's primary interdisciplinary research and teaching institute on international policy and international affairs. FSI produces scholarships, teaches and trains future leaders and scholars in international studies, and informs and influences policy making around the world.

**POSITION SUMMARY:**
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to Dr. Michael McFaul at the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI). Serving as a key representative of Dr. McFaul’s schedule and programs, this position manages complex and dynamic scheduling, coordinates high-profile meetings and events, oversees domestic and international travel, and ensures smooth communication with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires exceptional j...