Temporary Business Administrator 1

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary full-time Temporary Business Administrator 1 for the Evanston campus. The position supports operational, financial, and business functions in coordination with central offices to ensure compliant and efficient daily administrative operations. Hours are 37.5 per week at $25.00 per hour.

Approximate start date is 11/2/2026, with an TBD end date. This is a temporary role, with pay and PTO per Northwestern policies and no eligibility for regular staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field.
• 2 years' administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, &/or human resources; or other relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers operational, financial, and business functions in support of the area/unit's mission and in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Facilities, IT and Provost.
• Implements existing policy and ensures the effective, compliant, and efficient completion of daily administrative operations.
• May represent the business area on internal and/or external administrative affairs by exchanging information.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field

Job description

Job ID54816

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Business Administrator 1

Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Campus: Evanston

Approximate start date: 11/2/2026

Approximate end date: TBD

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary full-time Temporary Business Administrator 1 for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description:

Administers operational, financial, & business functions in support of the area/unit's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, & Provost. Implement existing policy & ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient completion of daily administrative operations. May represent business area on internal &/or external administrative affairs by exchanging information.

Qualifications Required:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as business, accounting or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 2 years' administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, &/or human resources; or other relevant experience.
• 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 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.

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.