Temporary Administrative Assistant 1

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 27,844 - 39,657; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant 1 to join the Temp Center in Evanston, Illinois. This part-time position offers 15-20 hours of work per week, focusing on administrative and financial support tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong attention to detail. Additionally, the role includes providing clerical support, greeting visitors, and assisting with office tasks.

The position offers a pay rate of $24.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in clerical support.
• 1-2 years experience in financial support.
• Familiarity with expense report systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative, clerical, and financial support.
• Process payments and manage purchase orders.
• Station the front desk & answer the main phone line.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position

Temporary Administrative Assistant 1

Hours: This is a part-time position (15-20 hours per week / 4-5 hrs/day / M-Th)

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Campus: Evanston

Approximate start date: 6/8/2026

Approximate end date: 12/18/2026

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Part‑time Administrative Assistant 1 for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description

• Provides day‑to‑day administrative, clerical, and financial support using applicable skills, methods, and practices with some innovation and reasoning to troubleshoot as needed.
• Expense reimbursements
• Processing Payments
• Purchase Orders (office supplies)
• Financial Data Entry
• Clerical support
• Station the front desk & answer main phone line
• Greet visitors and ensure building access is granted

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 1‑2 years experience in clerical support
• 1‑2 years experience in financial support
• Great attention to detail
• Patience to file paperwork
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of Office Suite/computers/software
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• Familiarity with Northwestern systems such as NU Financials.
• Experience with other expense report systems

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 Statement

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. 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.