Temporary Business Administrator

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary, full-time Business Administrator for the Evanston campus. This role supports operational, financial, and business functions for NUFAB in coordination with central offices, with state-of-the-art micro- and nano-fabrication tools.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in business or accounting and at least four years of administrative experience, plus strong writing, organization, and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• 4 years of administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, or HR.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Diligent and can work independently.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Professionalism and flexibility 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 offices.
• Maintains state-of-the-art micro- and nano-fabrication tools and stay at technology forefront.
• Supports compliance and stable documentation as needed.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Professionalism

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Tools

MS Office 2013

Job description

Department: TMP/01
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.