Temporary Business Administrator - Ops & Finance

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

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.