Temporary Business Administrator 2 - Finance & Events

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Responsibilities include payment processing, financial approvals, communications, event planning, space management, and process improvements to optimize revenue and operations for faculty and staff. The role offers paid time off and paid sick time in accordance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years' administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, or HR; or other relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced knowledge to handle somewhat project-oriented work with complex problems.
• Ensures prompt payment of invoices and researches errors.
• Level I & II NU Financials approver.
• Produces, edits, and distributes communications and presentations.
• Manages a website and ensures timely updates.
• Plans numerous special events and handles logistics.
• Monitors facilities conditions and directs requests to Facilities Management.
• Assigns staff/faculty space and coordinates FM refresh/renovation and furniture purchases.
• Coordinates setup of furniture, data and phone lines.
• Recommends improvements to administrative operations to optimize revenue use.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities include payment processing, financial approvals, communications, event planning, space management, and process improvements to optimize revenue and operations for faculty and staff. The role offers paid time off and paid sick time in accordance with university policies.