Temporary Business Administrator

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston is seeking a Temporary Full-time Business Administrator to support NUFAB's mission. The role administers operational, financial, and business functions and works with HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, and Provost.

The position is 37.5 hours per week (8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday) with a pay rate of $36.50 per hour. Approximate start ASAP; end date 10/31/2026 or TBD. This is a temporary assignment on the Evanston campus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• At least 4 years of administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, or HR.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
• Professionalism, adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administers operational, financial, and business functions in support of NUFAB's mission.
• Coordinates with HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, and Provost.
• Maintains state-of-the-art micro- and nano-fabrication tools and contributes to project support.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Confidential information handling

Professionalism

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Department:

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Business Administrator

Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week/ 8:30am-5:00pm / Monday-Friday)

Pay: $36.50 per hour

Campus: Evanston

Approximate start date: ASAP

Approximate end date: 10/31/2026 or TBD

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Full-time Business Administrator for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description

The temporary Business Coordinator position administers operational, financial, & business functions in support of NUFAB's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, & Provost. NUFAB - Micro/Nano Fabrication is a Core Facility within the Office for Research and maintains state-of-the-art micro- as well as nano-fabrication tools and are always working to stay at the forefront of technology.

Qualifications Required

• A bachelor's degree in a major such as business, accounting, or related; OR the equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Strong writing skills;
• 4 years' administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, &/or human resources; or other relevant experience.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Diligent and can work independently;
• Experience working with confidential information;
• Professionalism;
• Flexibility, adaptability in a fast paced environment.

Software Required

• MS Office suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.

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.