Senior Research Operations & Finance Administrator

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University’s NUFAB seeks a Business Administrator to oversee day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational functions for the micro/nano fabrication core. You will coordinate with HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, and Provost offices to implement policies and ensure compliant, efficient daily operations.

The role emphasizes independent interpretation of university policies, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage budgets, payroll, travel, events, and

Qualifications

• 4 years' administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, and/or human resources.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills and meticulous record-keeping.
• Ability to interpret university policies and work with multiple central offices.
• Self-motivated to work independently following established policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budget determination and fiscal resource allocation.
• Manages payroll, purchasing, travel and T&E transactions, and chart strings.
• Ensures prompt payment of invoices and reconciles expenses to the budget.
• Maintains communications through newsletters and website updates.
• Plans and coordinates events and liaises with Facilities and IT.
• Provides supervision to student temps or work-study staff.

Skills

Administrative experience

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Job description

Northwestern University’s NUFAB seeks a Business Administrator to oversee day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational functions for the micro/nano fabrication core. You will coordinate with HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, and Provost offices to implement policies and ensure compliant, efficient daily operations.

The role emphasizes independent interpretation of university policies, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage budgets, payroll, travel, events, and