Temporary Administrative Assistant

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois seeks a Temporary Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support for the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM) with an hourly pay of $30.00.

Starts around 8/26/2026 and ends around 11/20/2026, with PTO and paid sick time eligibility. Responsibilities include phone and visitor screening, word processing, document prep, data entry, scheduling,

Qualifications

• Provides general routine clerical/administrative support.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• screening phone calls and visitors
• word processing
• document preparation
• data entry
• general scheduling
• meeting and event support
• drafting and responding to emails
• opening and sorting physical mail
• copying
• filing
• ordering supplies
• reception desk coverage

Job description

Job ID: 54399

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Administrative Assistant

Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week/ Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM)

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Campus: Evanston

Approximate start date: 8/26/2026

Approximate end date: 11/20/2026

Temporary Job Description:

Provides general routine clerical/administrative support for the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.

• screening phone calls and visitors
• word processing
• document preparation
• data entry
• general scheduling
• meeting and event support
• drafting and responding to emails
• opening and sorting physical mail
• copying
• filing
• ordering supplies
• reception desk coverage

Must be able to handle confidential information with care.

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.

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.