Temporary Business Administrator 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Northwestern University seeks a temporary full-time Temporary Business Administrator 1 for the Evanston campus. The role administers operational, financial, and business functions, coordinating with HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, and the Provost to ensure compliant daily operations.

Qualifications include a 4-year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience, plus about 2 years of administrative work in budgets, finance, grants, facilities, or HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of admin experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, or HR.

Responsibilities

• Administers operational, financial, and business functions in coordination with HR, Budget, Facilities, IT and Provost.
• Implements existing policy and ensures efficient, compliant daily operations.
• Represents the business area in internal/external administrative affairs by exchanging information.

Skills

Budgets

Finance

Grants

Facilities

HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

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. 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.