Temporary Financial Assistant

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Temporary Financial Assistant for the Evanston campus. The role supports the Theatre Department with financial tasks, including reimbursements, accounts, and purchase orders, while providing service-oriented support to faculty and staff.

The ideal candidate has strong writing ability, excellent communication, and meticulous organizational skills, with an eye for detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Diligent and can work independently.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Professionalism; flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day financial and administrative support, including expense reimbursements and account reconciliations.
• Assist with purchase orders and other financial transactions while supporting faculty and staff.
• Maintain organization, communicate clearly, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office 2013

Job description

Temporary Financial Assistant

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Financial Assistant

Hours: part-time position (15 hours per week)

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Campus: Evanston

Approximate start date: 9/1/2026

Approximate end date: 3/30/2027

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Part-time Financial Assistant for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description

The Theatre Department is seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused Temporary Financial Assistant to provide day-to-day financial and administrative support. This role will assist with expense reimbursements, account reconciliations, purchase orders, and other financial transactions while serving as a resource for faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication and customer-service skills, and an interest in or appreciation for finance, accounting, and working with numbers. The ability to stay organized, manage multiple requests, follow through on tasks, and communicate clearly with faculty and staff is essential.

Qualifications Required

• A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Strong writing skills;
• 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).

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.