Part-time Temporary Program Assistant

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Northwestern University seeks a Temporary Program Assistant to manage community-based STEM programs, including mentoring and summer science camps in the Chicagoland area. The role involves supervising program implementation and coordinating with partners.

The ideal candidate has experience with K-12 youth and strong organizational skills. Flexibility with working hours is essential, including evening and summer schedules. This part-time position offers a pay rate of $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings supporting youth.
• Ability to manage community partnerships effectively.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support community-based STEM initiatives.
• Supervise program implementation at community sites.
• Coordinate with community partners on logistics.

Skills

Experience working with K-12 youth

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Proficiency with Microsoft software

Job description

Temporary Program Assistant

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Hours: part-time position (20 hours, 9am-6:30pm)

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Campus: Evanston

Approximate start date: ASAP

Approximate end date: 12/31/2026

Temporary Job Description

The Program Assistant supports the education mission of Science in Society (SiS), a Northwestern University research center dedicated to supporting high‑needs, high‑potential communities. As part of the Science in Society team, this position manages community‑based STEM initiatives in the Chicagoland area, including the award‑winning Science Club after‑school mentoring program and a summer science camp in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.

The position directly supports SiS‑led after‑school programming during the academic year and summer camp programs in Uptown and Little Village. Responsibilities include supervising program implementation at community sites, coordinating with community partners on administrative and strategic aspects of program implementation, and ensuring effective, high‑quality program delivery. The Program Assistant also supports program logistics, purchasing and preparing materials, managing supplies, and coordinating program schedules.

Reliable transportation is required. The position requires regular travel from Northwestern's Evanston campus to community sites, including transporting supplies and small equipment.

Academic year hours include evening work at community sites (~3pm – 7pm) 1-2 days per week. Summer hours are ~ 9am‑4pm on a variable schedule, generally 2-3 days per week.

Specific Responsibilities

Experience working with K‑12 youth in educational settings, supporting and strengthening community partnerships, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, flexibility and adaptability. Proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to update/maintain the center's websites is required.

Benefits

In addition to salary, this temporary position is eligible for paid time off and paid sick time in accordance with Northwestern University policies. This position is not eligible for other benefits offered to regular staff positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non‑discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.