Academic Programs Finance & Operations Coordinator

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition benefits for employee and dependents

Job summary

Northwestern University seeks a Business Coordinator in Evanston, Illinois to provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational support for academic programs. This role includes managing budgeting processes, ensuring compliance with HR and regulatory requirements, and collaborating with faculty to support their needs.

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in administrative roles, financial management, and a proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A graduate degree is preferred, with a target salary range of $60,000 - $65,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 1 year administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, or human resources.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and payroll processes.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to academic programs.
• Manages budget planning and development.
• Ensures compliance with HR policies for faculty staffing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related

Tools

Peoplesoft

SalesForce

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Northwestern University seeks a Business Coordinator in Evanston, Illinois to provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational support for academic programs. This role includes managing budgeting processes, ensuring compliance with HR and regulatory requirements, and collaborating with faculty to support their needs.

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in administrative roles, financial management, and a proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A graduate degree is preferred, with a target salary range of $60,000 - $65,000 per year.