Senior Business Administrator – Sustainability & Energy Institute

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Business Administrator for the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy.

The role leads financial, administrative, education, and research operations across operating, gift, and endowment funds, cost share and subawards, and recharge lab facilities. It works with faculty, central offices, and external partners to align resources with the Institute's long-term vision and growth of the research pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8 years administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, and/or human resources.
• Master's degree preferred (MBA, MPP, MPA, MHA, etc.) and demonstrated experience managing complex financial and research portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages complex budgets funding strategic mission and financial sustainability.
• Serves as primary contact with NU Controller & Budget Office.
• Oversees budgets for large volume of research grants and faculty salary recovery.
• Directs daily operations including finance, HR, compliance and reporting.
• Negotiate with vendors for purchases and leases and oversee staff training in NU Financials.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, MHA, etc.)

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a Business Administrator for the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy.

The role leads financial, administrative, education, and research operations across operating, gift, and endowment funds, cost share and subawards, and recharge lab facilities. It works with faculty, central offices, and external partners to align resources with the Institute's long-term vision and growth of the research pipeline.