Temporary Purchasing Assistant - Office Ops, Evanston

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston is seeking a temporary full-time Purchasing Assistant to join the Temp Center. The role involves purchasing support and expense report processing, working 37.5 hours per week at 9am-5pm in the office, with pay of $23.00 per hour.

You will assist faculty, staff, and students, ensure compliance with university policies, and use MS Office for daily tasks. A bachelor's degree and strong writing and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing and expense report processing to support departmental operations.
• Help faculty, staff, and students while ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Maintain attention to detail and provide strong customer service.

Skills

Writing skills

Organization

Independent work

Confidential information handling

Professionalism

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Northwestern University in Evanston is seeking a temporary full-time Purchasing Assistant to join the Temp Center. The role involves purchasing support and expense report processing, working 37.5 hours per week at 9am-5pm in the office, with pay of $23.00 per hour.

You will assist faculty, staff, and students, ensure compliance with university policies, and use MS Office for daily tasks. A bachelor's degree and strong writing and organizational skills are required.