Temporary Administrative Assistant IV - Office of Research

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Administrative Assistant IV
Hours: This is a part-time position (20-25 hours per week/ Flex hours - in person)
Pay: $21.50-23.50 per hour
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: ASAP
Approximate end date: TBD

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Part-time Administrative Assistant for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description:

This position is the administrative lead at a Central unit. Order supplies, travel reimbursement, communicate with facilities for maintenance needs, marketing, promotion, communication, on-boarding new employees, etc. Prepares materials, records minutes, invite guests, for university Board of Trustee committee meetings. Manages Vice President for Innovation calendar, schedules meetings, travel, and provides support, builds and maintains professional, efficient, and knowledgeable interactions with all constituencies across Northwestern including the Office of Research, President and Provost Office, Office of Administration and Planning, Office of the General Council, Global Marketing. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite. This is a part-time in-person position with the opportunity for full time as the position develops.

Qualifications Required:

A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience;

Strong writing skills;

High level of organizational skills and attention to detail;

Diligent and can work independently;

Experience working with confidential information;

Professionalism;

Flexibility, adaptability in a fast paced environment.

Software Required:

MS Office suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.

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